Monday, December 19, 2011

12-19-11

Happy Holidays from East!!!

Holiday Schedule:
Tomorrow: half day...Brunch for all students
Return to school Jan. 3rd!


Reminder to 8th graders that "Boom Town" permission slip and money are due TODAY. Turn in to your 1st period teacher.

Attention all East Stars: It’s time to show off your talent! Please see Ms. Ruebusch in the drama room or come by the front office to get info about the talent show auditions coming up in January.

Get your 2012 yearbook! Until tomorrow, students may purchase a non-personalized yearbook for the base cost of $30.00! Cash and Checks (made out to EMJH) will be accepted.

Teachers, please send students that are purchasing yearbooks to Ms. Holland's classroom only at the beginning of homeroom periods.

Student Council will meet again on Wed., Jan. 4 from 3:45 - 4:15. Have a Happy Holiday Season!

Sports Information:
MHS has a home basketball game tomorrow. Don't forget to buy your tickets early from Mrs. Presnell for only $5.00!!!!

Good luck to East basketball teams in their games over the break!

Friday, December 16, 2011

12-16-11

Reminder to 8th graders that "Boom Town" permission slip and money are due by Monday. Turn in to your 1st period teacher.

Math Counts will not meet this week, but will resume TODAY!

Attention all East Stars: It’s time to show off your talent! Please see Ms. Ruebusch in the drama room or come by the front office to get info about the talent show auditions coming up in January.

The Life Skills Class will hold their annual Christmas Sale in front of the auditorium all week from 9 to 1. We will have Christmas ornaments, crafts, decorations, and gifts that can be purchased.

Get your 2012 yearbook! From today until next Tuesday, students may purchase a non-personalized yearbook for the base cost of $30.00! Cash and Checks (made out to EMJH) will be accepted.

Teachers, please send students that are purchasing yearbooks to Ms. Holland's classroom only at the beginning of homeroom periods.

Student Council will meet again on Wed., Jan. 4 from 3:45 - 4:15. Have a Happy Holiday Season!



Sports Information:
MHS has a home basketball game on Friday. Don't forget to buy your tickets early from Mrs. Presnell for only $5.00!!!!

Thursday, December 15, 2011

12-15-11

Reminder to 8th graders that "Boom Town" permission slip and money are due by Monday. Turn in to your 1st period teacher.

8th grade intramural results for Tuesday's Wednesday's makeup game: Boyles 8 - Reel 1 and Miller 4 - Harris 2

Reminder to 8th graders - Friday is spirit day - wear your East shirt or colors.


Math Counts will not meet this week, but will resume Friday, December 16th.

Attention all East Stars: It’s time to show off your talent! Please see Ms. Ruebusch in the drama room or come by the front office to get info about the talent show auditions coming up in January.

We have a bunch of winter coats and if anyone needs one and would like to look through them, please see Mrs. Rumfelt.

The Life Skills Class will hold their annual Christmas Sale in front of the auditorium all week from 9 to 1. We will have Christmas ornaments, crafts, decorations, and gifts that can be purchased.

Get your 2012 yearbook! From today until next Tuesday, students may purchase a non-personalized yearbook for the base cost of $30.00! Cash and Checks (made out to EMJH) will be accepted.

Teachers, please send students that are purchasing yearbooks to Ms. Holland's classroom only at the beginning of homeroom periods.

Student Council Presents:

A Christmas Carnival!

TODAY from 4 - 6 in the gym.
Games, music, food & fun!

$3.00 Admission
$1.00 Pizza
$1.00 Candy
$1.00 Drinks

Remember, have your ride in the car rider lot
NO LATER THAN 6:30 OR YOU WILL NOT BE ATTENDING FUTURE DANCES.

Student Council will meet again on Wed., Jan. 4 from 3:45 - 4:15. Have a Happy Holiday Season!

Sports Information:
MHS has a home basketball game on Friday. Don't forget to buy your tickets early from Mrs. Presnell for only $5.00!!!!

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

12-14-11

Student Council will meet TODAY from 3:30 - 4:00.

Any 8th grader that needs information on the Outer Banks trip fundraiser please see Mr. Boyles. Orders are due back today.

Reminder to 8th graders that "Boom Town" permission slip and money are due by Monday. Turn in to your 1st period teacher.

Math Counts will not meet this week, but will resume Friday, December 16th.

We have a bunch of winter coats and if anyone needs one and would like to look through them, please see Mrs. Rumfelt.

The Life Skills Class will hold their annual Christmas Sale in front of the auditorium all week from 9 to 1. We will have Christmas ornaments, crafts, decorations, and gifts that can be purchased.

Get your 2012 yearbook! From today until next Tuesday, students may purchase a non-personalized yearbook for the base cost of $30.00! Cash and Checks (made out to EMJH) will be accepted.

Teachers, please send students that are purchasing yearbooks to Ms. Holland's classroom only at the beginning of homeroom periods.

Student Council Presents:

A Christmas Carnival!

Thursday, Dec. 15 from 4 - 6 in the gym.
Games, music, food & fun!

$3.00 Admission
$1.00 Pizza
$1.00 Candy
$1.00 Drinks

Remember, have your ride in the car rider lot
NO LATER THAN 6:30 OR YOU WILL NOT BE ATTENDING FUTURE DANCES.

Sports Information:
MHS has a home basketball game on Friday. Don't forget to buy your tickets early from Mrs. Presnell for only $5.00!!!!

East wrestling match today! It if free, so please come out!!

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

12-13-11

Student Council will meet TOMORROW from 3:30 - 4:00.

Any 8th grader that needs information on the Outer Banks trip fundraiser please see Mr. Boyles. Orders are due back Dec. 14.

Reminder to 8th graders that "Boom Town" permission slip and money are due by Monday. Turn in to your 1st period teacher.

Math Counts will not meet this week, but will resume Friday, December 16th.

We have a bunch of winter coats and if anyone needs one and would like to look through them, please see Mrs. Rumfelt.

The Life Skills Class will hold their annual Christmas Sale in front of the auditorium all week from 9 to 1. We will have Christmas ornaments, crafts, decorations, and gifts that can be purchased.

Students, the yearbook staff wants pictures of YOU and YOUR FRIENDS outside of school. If you went to the beach this past summer, go on youth trips, hunt and fish, or just hang out at home, take some pictures and send them in to the yearbook staff! They may end up in the yearbook!
Email pictures to Mrs. Holland: nikki.holland@mcdowell.k12.nc.us or upload them to replayit.com !

AND if you haven't ordered your personalized yearbook yet, time is running out! You can order your yearbook at www.jostensyearbooks.com!

Student Council Presents:

A Christmas Carnival!

Thursday, Dec. 15 from 4 - 6 in the gym.
Games, music, food & fun!

$3.00 Admission
$1.00 Pizza
$1.00 Candy
$1.00 Drinks

Remember, have your ride in the car rider lot
NO LATER THAN 6:30 OR YOU WILL NOT BE ATTENDING FUTURE DANCES.

Sports Information:
MHS has a home basketball game on Friday. Don't forget to buy your tickets early from Mrs. Presnell for only $5.00!!!!




Monday, December 12, 2011

12-12-11

Student Council will meet TODAY from 3:30 - 4:00.

Any 8th grader that needs information on the Outer Banks trip fundraiser please see Mr. Boyles. Orders are due back Dec. 14.

Reminder to 8th graders that "Boom Town" permission slip and money are due by Monday. Turn in to your 1st period teacher.

Math Counts will not meet this week, but will resume next Friday, December 16th.

We have a bunch of winter coats and if anyone needs one and would like to look through them, please see Mrs. Rumfelt.

The Life Skills Class will hold their annual Christmas Sale in front of the auditorium all week from 9 to 1. We will have Christmas ornaments, crafts, decorations, and gifts that can be purchased.

Students, the yearbook staff wants pictures of YOU and YOUR FRIENDS outside of school. If you went to the beach this past summer, go on youth trips, hunt and fish, or just hang out at home, take some pictures and send them in to the yearbook staff! They may end up in the yearbook!
Email pictures to Mrs. Holland: nikki.holland@mcdowell.k12.nc.us or upload them to replayit.com !

AND if you haven't ordered your personalized yearbook yet, time is running out! You can order your yearbook at www.jostensyearbooks.com!

Student Council Presents:

A Christmas Carnival!

Thursday, Dec. 15 from 4 - 6 in the gym.
Games, music, food & fun!

$3.00 Admission
$1.00 Pizza
$1.00 Candy
$1.00 Drinks

Remember, have your ride in the car rider lot
NO LATER THAN 6:30 OR YOU WILL NOT BE ATTENDING FUTURE DANCES.

Sports Information:
East has a home basketball game TODAY! Come out and support your Trojans!






Friday, December 9, 2011

12-9-11

Student Council Presents:
A Christmas Carnival!  

Thursday, Dec. 15 from 4 - 6 in the gym.  
Games, food & fun!  
More details to come.


Any 8th grader that needs information on the Outer Banks trip fundraiser please see Mr. Boyles. Orders are due back Dec. 14.

Math Counts will not meet this week, but will resume next Friday, December 16th.
We have a bunch of winter coats and if anyone needs one and would like to look through them, please see Mrs. Rumfelt.

The Life Skills Class will hold their annual Christmas Sale in front of the auditorium all next week from 9 to 1. We will have Christmas ornaments, crafts, decorations, and gifts that can be purchased.

Students, the yearbook staff wants pictures of YOU and YOUR FRIENDS outside of school. If you went to the beach this past summer, go on youth trips, hunt and fish, or just hang out at home, take some pictures and send them in to the yearbook staff! They may end up in the yearbook!
Email pictures to Mrs. Holland: nikki.holland@mcdowell.k12.nc.us or upload them to replayit.com !

AND if you haven't ordered your personalized yearbook yet, time is running out! You can order your yearbook at www.jostensyearbooks.com!


East band concert will be held tonight at 7 PM in the auditorium!

Sports Information:

MHS home basketball game vs. Freedom is tonight! Don't forget to purchase your tickets early from Mrs. Presnell for $5.00!

Thursday, December 8, 2011

12-8-11

Any 8th grader that needs information on the Outer Banks trip fundraiser please see Mr. Boyles. Orders are due back Dec. 14.

Math Counts will not meet this week, but will resume next Friday, December 16th.

The ICEE man is coming, the ICEE man is coming! Yes, he will be here today during homeroom. The cost is $2.00, unless you made A or A/B honor roll or had perfect attendance for the second 6-weeks...if so, your ICEE will be FREE!

We have a bunch of winter coats and if anyone needs one and would like to look through them, please see Mrs. Rumfelt.

The Friendship Committee will sponsor a hat day tomorrow. Passes will be sold in the cafeteria by Mrs. Brown, Auditorium by Mrs. Gibby, Gym by Ms. E. Leatherman and Mrs. K. Leatherman in the ISS until the end of morning announcements.

The Life Skills Class will hold their annual Christmas Sale in front of the auditorium all next week from 9 to 1. We will have Christmas ornaments, crafts, decorations, and gifts that can be purchased.

Students, the yearbook staff wants pictures of YOU and YOUR FRIENDS outside of school. If you went to the beach this past summer, go on youth trips, hunt and fish, or just hang out at home, take some pictures and send them in to the yearbook staff! They may end up in the yearbook!
Email pictures to Mrs. Holland: nikki.holland@mcdowell.k12.nc.us or upload them to replayit.com !

AND if you haven't ordered your personalized yearbook yet, time is running out! You can order your yearbook at www.jostensyearbooks.com!


East band concert will be held tomorrow night at 7 PM in the auditorium!

Congrats to Shelby L. and Ansleigh A. for winning the McDowell County Soil and Water Conservation Speech Contest.

Sports Information:
East has a home wrestling match today at 4!
MHS home basketball game vs. Freedom is tomorrow! Don't forget to purchase your tickets early from Mrs. Presnell for $5.00!

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

12-7-11

Any 8th grader that needs information on the Outer Banks trip fundraiser please see Mr. Boyles. Orders are due back Dec. 14.

Math Counts will not meet this week, but will resume next Friday, December 16th.

The ICEE man is coming, the ICEE man is coming! Yes, he will be here tomorrow during homeroom. The cost is $2.00, unless you made A or A/B honor roll or had perfect attendance for the second 6-weeks...if so, your ICEE will be FREE!

We have a bunch of winter coats and if anyone needs one and would like to look through them, please see Mrs. Rumfelt.

The Friendship Committee will sponsor a hat day on Friday. Passes will be sold in the cafeteria by Mrs. Brown, Auditorium by Mrs. Gibby, Gym by Ms. E. Leatherman and Mrs. K. Leatherman in the ISS until the end of morning announcements.

The Life Skills Class will hold their annual Christmas Sale in front of the auditorium all next week from 9 to 1. We will have Christmas ornaments, crafts, decorations, and gifts that can be purchased.

Sports Information:

East has a home wrestling match Thursday. Come out and support your Trojans!

MHS has an away basketball game at Watauga today. Dismiss JV girls at 1:10 and JV boys at 2:15.

MHS has a home basketball game on Friday against Freedom. Come out and support your Titans...buy your $5.00 ticket early from Mrs. Presnell.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

12-6-11

Check out the all new YouCanGo! bulletin board on the 9th grade hallway between Ms. Holland's and Mr. Cole's rooms. See the map that shows every NC college / university, see snapshots of various schools every few weeks, and learn more about life after high school. As always, see your school counselors (Ms. Hambright or Mr. Hardin) with any questions you may have.

Any 8th grader that needs information on the Outer Banks trip fundraiser please see Mr. Boyles. Orders are due back Dec. 14.

ATTN: Student Council will NOT meet tomorrow. WE WILL meet TODAY from 3:45 - 4:15. Join us if you can!


Math Counts will not meet this week, but will resume next Friday, December 16th.

Sports Information
East has a home wrestling match Thursday. Come out and support your Trojans!

MHS has a home basketball game on Friday against Freedom. Come out and support your Titans...buy your $5.00 ticket early from Mrs. Presnell.

Monday, December 5, 2011

12-5-11

Check out the all new YouCanGo! bulletin board on the 9th grade hallway between Ms. Holland's and Mr. Cole's rooms. See the map that shows every NC college / university, see snapshots of various schools every few weeks, and learn more about life after high school. As always, see your school counselors (Ms. Hambright or Mr. Hardin) with any questions you may have.

Friday's 8th grade intramural soccer results: Boyles 1 - Lawing 0 and Truesdell 3 - Miller 0


Any 8th grader that needs information on the Outer Banks trip fundraiser please see Mr. Boyles. Orders are due back Dec. 14.


ATTN: Student Council will NOT meet this Wednesday. WE WILL meet TODAY & TUESDAY from 3:45 - 4:15. Join us if you can!

Sports Information:

East Girls basketball team needs to be dismissed at 3:05 for a home game.


MHS has a home basketball game on Friday against Freedom. Come out and support your Titans...buy your $5.00 ticket early from Mrs. Presnell.

Friday, December 2, 2011

12-2-11

8th grade intramural results for Thursday: Harris over Shaw 4-3 in overtime. Leatherman over Reel 3-1.

ATTN: Student Council will NOT meet next Wednesday. WE WILL meet MONDAY & TUESDAY of next week from 3:45 - 4:15. Join us if you can!

Grief Support Group
We will be starting a new Grief Support Group here at East McDowell. If this is something that you would be interested in, please see Mrs. Rumfelt.

Check out the all new YouCanGo! bulletin board on the 9th grade hallway between Ms. Holland's and Mr. Cole's rooms. See the map that shows every NC college / university, see snapshots of various schools every few weeks, and learn more about life after high school. As always, see your school counselors (Ms. Hambright or Mr. Hardin) with any questions you may have.

Sports Information:
Home MHS basketball game today! Plan on buying your tickets during school from Mrs. Presnell for $5.00! If you wait until the game, you will pay more!!

Thursday, December 1, 2011

12-1-11

Grief Support Group
We will be starting a new Grief Support Group here at East McDowell. If this is something that you would be interested in, please see Mrs. Rumfelt.

Microbe Mission will meet Thursday from 3:30-4:15 in Mrs. Ellis' office.

Next Outer Banks payment is due Thursday, Dec. 1

Check out the all new YouCanGo! bulletin board on the 9th grade hallway between Ms. Holland's and Mr. Cole's rooms. See the map that shows every NC college / university, see snapshots of various schools every few weeks, and learn more about life after high school. As always, see your school counselors (Ms. Hambright or Mr. Hardin) with any questions you may have.

Sports Information:
Home MHS basketball game Friday! Plan on buying your tickets during school from Mrs. Presnell for $5.00! If you wait until the game, you will pay more!!

Dismiss JV girls basketball players at 2:10 today for an away game at Freedom. Release the JV boys at 3:10.

Home East basketball game today starting at 4! Admission for students is only $1!!!! Release the girls basketball team at 3:05.