Escobedo MS Boxer Bark

Homework club will be held today after school in room 623.

Today there will be no kickball because of basketball intramurals.

Attention Twilighters…the next Twilighters meeting will be NEXT Thursday November 6th in the 725 computer lab. Please check the blog for more information about meetings and everything else Twilight at emstwilighters.edublogs.org or find it on the boxer blogs page of the escobedo school website.

On Monday morning we will be doing a locker clean-out, you will be able to go to your locker early in the morning to throw away any un-needed items.

Attention all NJHS students, the deadline for Santa Run registration is MONDAY!! Also on Monday, current members, those who were inducted last year, will have a mandatory meeting.  If you plan on running for historian or vice president, don’t forget your speeches and be prepared on Monday. 

The library had a Halloween Candy Jar Guessing Contest. Each time students checked out a library book, they were given an opportunity to guess how many candies were in the jar. And the winner is…… Allie Boschetto. There were 272 candies in the jar. Allie guessed the exact amount. Way to go Allie. Come down to the library to redeem your jar of candy and choice of Book With a Bite.

Don’t forget that next Friday is the last day to complete the Reading Rocks cards and earn free prizes like a meal at Applebees, an ice cream from Cold Stone and a chance to be invited to the Reading Rocks Rock Band Wii party in the library on November 14th.

TODAY’S AUDITIONS FOR “ALICE IN WONDERLAND” HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR MONDAY NOVEMBER 3RD AT 2:30PM IN THE CHOIR ROOM.   MAKEUP AUDITIONS WILL ALSO TAKE PLACE ON THIS SAME DATE.

Junior Varsity Quiz team will have practice in room 708 next Thursday, Nov. 6^th.

Don’t forget to donate your gently used Halloween costumes during our Costume Drive next week. Bring your costumes to the box in the library. Costumes will be donated to Child Haven for future use. This activity is sponsored by the Make a Difference Club.

On Monday, November 3rd the library will host the Doughnut Eating contest for those that are representing their ELA classes. Only those lucky few will be allowed to eat in the library on Monday. This will take place during 1st and 2nd lunch.

Would you like to be able to talk to your friend across the lunchroom without texting them on your cell phone?  Or do you know someone who is deaf that you would like to be able to communicate with?  Or, maybe, signing has always fascinated you and you just want to learn how?  Come to the library after school this Thursday, October 30, to sign up for the sign language class or simply find out more information.  Don’t miss this excellent chance to learn American Sign Language. 

This week, boys intramurals will meet today after school.

THURSDAY’S AUDITIONS FOR “ALICE IN WONDERLAND” ARE CANCELLED.  THEY ARE NOW SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY NOVEMBER 3RD AT 2:30PM IN THE CHOIR ROOM.   MAKEUP AUDITIONS WILL ALSO TAKE PLACE ON THIS SAME DATE.

Junior Varsity Quiz team will have practice in room 708 next Thursday, Nov. 6^th.

If your parents pick you up after school, please tell them that you need to be picked up by 2:30p.m. everyday because there is no adult supervision  after that time.  You cannot hang out in front of the  school.

Students:  If you are not feeling well, do not call home from your cell phone.  We need you to report to the health office so we know that you aren’t feeling well.  We need to keep a record of every student. 

Not sure what to do with your costume after Halloween? Do you have any old costumes that are too small? Donate your gently used costumes during our Costume Drive next week. Bring your costumes to the box in the library. Costumes will be donated to Child Haven for future use. This activity is sponsored by the Make a Difference Club.

On Monday, November 3rd the library will host the Doughnut Eating contest for those that are representing their ELA classes. Only those lucky few will be allowed to eat in the library on Monday. This will take place during 1st and 2nd lunch.

Would you like to be able to talk to your friend across the lunchroom without texting them on your cell phone?  Or do you know someone who is deaf that you would like to be able to communicate with?  Or, maybe, signing has always fascinated you and you just want to learn how?  Well now is the time.  Escobedo Middle School is offering a free sign language class to students and staff taught by a qualified interpreter for the deaf.  Come to the library after school this Thursday, October 30, to sign up for the class or simply find out more information.  Don’t miss this excellent chance to learn American Sign Language.  Hope to see you there!

This week, boys intramurals will meet Thursday and the girls intramurals will meet today after school.

Second lunch cannot eat lunch in the library for one week. There was a lot of popcorn left on the tables and floor. Second lunch may resume eating lunch in the library on November 5th. Lets work together and clean up so that this privilege won’t be permanently taken away. 

Attention all 8th grade students interested in attending the Adventure Dome trip on Saturday December 6th: Ms Davis and Ms Rivera are collecting money and permission slips NOW! If you plan on attending the trip the cost is 21 dollars and it must be turned in AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Our Salt City Candles fundraiser is finally here.  As usual, we have some fabulous prizes available for the high sellers including: donuts, free items from our student store, an invitation to the Escobedo MS movie theater & itune gift cards.

Our first turn in day is today in the cafeteria.  If you have any orders, please turn them in now.  Remember all money raised goes to help us provide cool things for YOU.   

Homework club will be held today after school in room 604.

Congratulations to all students who participated in the Fall 2008 Flag Football Intramural Season. We had a great season filled with many exciting games.  

Special thanks goes out to the 6^th Grade Colts and 8^th Grade Cowboys teams.  Both of these teams finished the season undefeated. 

The 6^th grade Cowboys team, made up of Andrew Boggess, Collin Belcastro, Dillon Anthony, Jesse Edwards. Daniel Cladera, and David Apana defeated the patriots in their championship game, while the 8th grade cowboy team, made up of Dylan Martin , Nico Fonzi, Dean and Darren Hilton, Hunter Himel. Tim Rasmussen, Joel Levya. Aaron Tillmon, and Sam Chirdon defeated the Titans in the championship game

Again, I would like to thank all those students who came out and participated.  The next league will begin in April.  Thanks for supporting the Escobedo Flag Football Intramurals season.                                                                                                           

If your parents pick you up after school, please tell them that you need to be picked up by 2:30p.m. everyday because there is no adult supervision  after that time.

Students:  If you are not feeling well, do not call home from your cell phone.  We need you to report to the health office so we know that you aren’t feeling well.  We need to keep a record of every student. 

Not sure what to do with your costume after Halloween? Do you have any old costumes that are too small? Donate your gently used costumes during our Costume Drive next week. Bring your costumes to the box in the library. Costumes will be donated to Child Haven for future use. This activity is sponsored by the Make a Difference Club.

Would you like to be able to talk to your friend across the lunchroom without texting them on your cell phone?  Or do you know someone who is deaf that you would like to be able to communicate with?  Or, maybe, signing has always fascinated you and you just want to learn how?  Well now is the time.  Escobedo Middle School is offering a free sign language class to students and staff taught by a qualified interpreter for the deaf.  Come to the library after school this Thursday, October 30, to sign up for the class or simply find out more information.  Don’t miss this excellent chance to learn American Sign Language.  Hope to see you there!

Girls book club will meet today after school in room 620. 

The library will be closed during both lunches for those lucky few that are representing their ELA classes for the Teen Read Week doughnut eating contest.

This week, boys intramurals will meet today & Thursday and the girls intramurals will meet Wednesday after school.

Second lunch cannot eat lunch in the library for one week. There was a lot of popcorn left on the tables and floor. Second lunch may resume eating lunch in the library on November 5th. Lets work together and clean up so that this privilege won’t be permanently taken away. 

Sign language club will be meeting in the library after school every Thursday.

JVQ will meet on today after school in room 708.

Chess club has been moved to room 706 after school today.

Attention all 8th grade students interested in attending the Adventure Dome trip on Saturday December 6th: Ms Davis and Ms Rivera are collecting money and permission slips NOW! If you plan on attending the trip the cost is 21 dollars and it must be turned in AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Our Salt City Candles fundraiser is finally here.  As usual, we have some fabulous prizes available for the high sellers including: donuts, free items from our student store, an invitation to the Escobedo MS movie theater & itune gift cards.

Our first turn in day will be tomorrow, October 29th before school in the cafeteria.  Remember all money raised goes to help us provide cool things for YOU.   

We’d like to thank the following students for allowing us to hang their wonderful  artwork in the main office:  Taylor Davenport, Cody King, Guillermo Dakudao, Dustin Leaitt, Chelsea Linares, and Tanner Durkin.  Take time and check it out! Great job!

Homework club will be held today after school in room 626.

Girls book club will meet tomorrow after school in room 620. 

The library will host its second Movie Monday during both lunches today. On the big screen- Time Warp Trio: Nightmare on Joe’s Street. Remember that you are expected to have movie theater etiquette. Popcorn will be sale for $1.00. The next Movie Monday will be November 24th and will take place 1 time per month for the remainder of the year.

This week, boys intramurals will meet on Tuesday & Thursday and the girls intramurals will meet today & Wednesday after school.

JVQ will meet on tomorrow after school in room 708.

Chess club has been moved to room 706 after school tomorrow.

Attention all 8th grade students interested in attending the Adventure Dome trip on Saturday December 6th: Ms Davis and Ms Rivera are collecting money and permission slips NOW! If you plan on attending the trip the cost is 21 dollars and it must be turned in AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Our Salt City Candles fundraiser is finally here.  As usual, we have some fabulous prizes available for the high sellers including: donuts, free items from our student store, an invitation to the Escobedo MS movie theater & itune gift cards.

Our first turn in day will be WEDNESDAY, October 29th before school in the cafeteria.  Remember all money raised goes to help us provide cool things for YOU.   

Homework club will be held Monday after school in room 626.

The library will host its second Movie Monday during both lunches this Monday. On the big screen- Time Warp Trio: Nightmare on Joe’s Street. Remember that you are expected to have movie theater etiquette. Popcorn will be sale for $1.00. The next Movie Monday will be November 24th and will take place 1 time per month for the remainder of the year.

JVQ will meet on Tuesday, October 28^th after school in room 708.

Chess club has been moved to room 706 after school on Tuesday, October 28^th.

Attention Students The Clark County School District Annual Magnet School Fair  will be held at Del Sol High School, tomorrow, October 25, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  For those who would like to bring their parents, friends, and learn more about each individual program.

Attention all 8th grade students interested in attending the Adventure Dome trip on Saturday December 6th: Ms Davis and Ms Rivera are collecting money and permission slips NOW! If you plan on attending the trip the cost is 21 dollars and it must be turned in AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

All NJHS students who are interested in the Parsons Elementary tutoring program for service hours, please see Mrs. Soriano to confirm your day of the week you would like to go.  Also stop by for date at which it will begin.

Our Salt City Candles fundraiser is finally here.  As usual, we have some fabulous prizes available for the high sellers including: donuts, free items from our student store, an invitation to the Escobedo MS movie theater & itune gift cards.

Our first turn in day will be WEDNESDAY, October 29th before school in the cafeteria.  Remember all money raised goes to help us provide cool things for YOU.   

Homework club will be held today after school in room 623.

Attention Students The Clark County School District Annual Magnet School Fair  will be held at Del Sol High School, on October 25, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  For those who would like to bring their parents, friends, and learn more about each individual program.

Attention all 8th grade students interested in attending the Adventure Dome trip on Saturday December 6th: Ms Davis and Ms Rivera are collecting money and permission slips NOW! If you plan on attending the trip the cost is 21 dollars and it must be turned in AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

All NJHS students who are interested in the Parsons Elementary tutoring program for service hours, please see Mrs. Soriano to confirm your day of the week you would like to go.  Also stop by for date at which it will begin.

Our Salt City Candles fundraiser is finally here.  As usual, we have some fabulous prizes available for the high sellers including: donuts, free items from our student store, an invitation to the Escobedo MS movie theater & itune gift cards.

Our first turn in day will be WEDNESDAY, October 29th before school in the cafeteria.  Remember all money raised goes to help us provide cool things for YOU.   

Homework club will be held today after school in room 609.

Attention Students The Clark County School District Annual  Magnet School Fair  will be held at Del Sol High School, on October 25, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  For those who would like to bring their parents, friends, and learn more about each individual program.

Computer lab 904 will be open after school today for any students needing to work on computer assignments.

All NJHS students who are interested in the Parson Elementary tutoring program for service hours, please see Mrs. Soriano to confirm your day of the week you would like to go.  Also stop by for date at which it will begin.

Our Salt City Candles fundraiser is finally here.  As usual, we have some fabulous prizes available for the high sellers including:

Our first turn in day will be WEDNESDAY, October 29th before school in the cafeteria.  Remember all money raised goes to help us provide cool things for YOU.   

Attention all 8th grade students interested in attending the Adventure Dome trip on Saturday December 6th: Ms Davis and Ms Rivera are collecting money and permission slips NOW! If you plan on attending the trip the cost is 21 dollars and it must be turned in AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Homework club will be held today after school in room 609.

Computer lab 904 will be open after school today and tomorrow for any students needing to work on computer assignments.

All NJHS students who are interested in the Parson Elementary tutoring program for service hours, please see Mrs. Soriano to confirm your day of the week you would like to go.  Also stop by for date at which it will begin.

Our Salt City Candles fundraiser is finally here.  As usual, we have some fabulous prizes available for the high sellers including:

At least 1 sale:  donuts at turn-in

At least 5 sales:  Free item out of the student store

At least 10 sales:  $10 iTunes gift card

At least 15 sales:  Pass to watch a movie in the theater (afterschool)

Our first turn in day will be this MONDAY, October 27th before school in the cafeteria.  Remember all money raised goes to help us provide cool things for YOU.  We will come on with a reminder during 6th period today.

Homework club will be held today after school in room 626.

Girls book club will meet tomorrow in room 620 after school.  Don’t foget your Vampire Academy Book!

*Salt City Candles are coming!!!  Our final school-wide fundraiser for 2008 is set to kick off today.  It’s not too early to start thinking about your holiday gift list and Salt City Candles are a great gift that everyone appreciates.  We will also have our fabulous prizes including donuts, free items from the student store, ITunes gift certificates, and an invitation to the Esco movie theater.  So get ready, information will be delivered during your 6^th period class.

Come join Mrs. Baca in the library this Monday for our 1st official Movie Monday. Come watch a flick on the big screen while eating lunch. Popcorn will be sold for $1.00. This weeks feature will be: the cartoon Grossology: Vein Drain. When people start showing up with bite marks on their necks, Ty and Abby can’t help but wonder if maybe vampires aren’t a myth after all. Remember the movies are quiet so today we will ask for movie theater behavior while visiting the library at lunch.

ATTENTION all girls participating in basketball intramurals – We will meet today from 2:30-4:15. There is NO late bus so make sure you arrange transportation ahead of time. See you there.

Homework club will be held Monday after school in room 626.

Everyone knows there’s a big election coming up. You’ve all see the campaign signs and heard people talking about it. Yes, it’s time for you to decide, time for you to have a voice in what we do in this school. This morning you will be electing your Student Council officers. During second hour, listen closely to the speeches, decide who you think would be the best person for each position, and cast your vote.

*Salt City Candles are coming!!!  Our final school-wide fundraiser for 2008 is set to kick off Monday.  It’s not too early to start thinking about your holiday gift list and Salt City Candles are a great gift that everyone appreciates.  We will also have our fabulous prizes including donuts, free items from the student store, ITunes gift certificates, and an invitation to the Esco movie theater.  So get ready, information will be coming next week!