October Newsletter

Dear Families,
October is already upon us. I want to thank everyone who took part in our school-wide fundraiser. We will receive approximately $6,750.00 from your efforts. The 5th grade is selling T-Shirts until Friday, October 9th. If you would like to purchase one, please see a 5th grader or contact Ms. Angie Davis, Ms. Lisa Suiter, or Ms. Elizabeth Johnson. The t-shirts are black this year. Remember, October 12th through October 16th is FALL BREAK!

Important dates in October are:
Oct. 1st—Explore Test (8th grade)
Oct. 1st—5/6 boys/girls basketball game-away-Cornerstone-5:00 p.m.
Oct. 2nd—4th grade trip to Cordell Hull Birthplace
Oct. 5th—expected delivery date for school-wide fundraiser
Oct. 5th—5/6 boys/girls basketball game-home-Cornerstone-5:00 p.m.
Oct. 6th—5/6, 7/8 boys basketball game-home-Burkesville-5:00 p.m.
Oct. 8th—Safety Day for K-8, Kindergarten rides fire truck
Oct. 8th—Jr. High football game-home-Albany-6:30 p.m.
Oct. 8th—5/6 boys/girls basketball game-away-Pine Haven-5:00 p.m.
Oct. 9th—end of 5th grade t-shirt fundraiser
Oct. 12th-16th—FALL BREAK!
Oct. 19th—5/6 boys/girls basketball game-home-Pine Haven-5:00 p.m.
Oct. 20th—health screenings for kindergarten & 4th grades
Oct. 20th—5/6 boys/girls basketball game-away-York-5:00 p.m.
Oct. 21st—health screenings for 2nd & 6th grades
Oct. 22nd—5/6 boys/girls basketball game-home-York-5:00 p.m.
Oct. 23rd—REPORT CARDS GO HOME
Oct. 23rd—7/8 boys/girls basketball game-home-Pine Haven-6:00 p.m.
Oct. 23rd—Jr. High football game-away-Algood-6:30 p.m.
Oct. 26th—7/8 boys/girls basketball game-away-South Fentress-6:00 p.m.
Oct. 27th—Parent/Teacher Conferences—3:00-6:00 p.m.
Oct. 27th—5/6 boys/girls basketball game-home-Clinton Co.-5:00 p.m.
Oct. 28th—health screenings for 8th grade
Oct. 29th—7/8 boys/girls basketball game-away-York-6:00 p.m.
Oct. 30th—Halloween Parade and parties
Oct. 30th—Band Concert-K-8 gym-6:30 p.m.

The 6th grade will begin their Rada fundraiser on November 2nd and run through November 13th. Kindergarten will begin their doughnut sales on November 16th and run through November 24th. The 2nd grade will be having a bake sale on November 21st. Please keep these in mind for November.

Kenny Tompkins, Principal