Volleyball: The Lady Raiders will take on the Utes of Watseka this evening. Matches begin at 5:30 and will be hosted here. Best of luck tonight, Lady Raiders.
Math Contest: This Saturday, February 1, at Olivet Nazarene University, we will have 4 8th grade students competing at the annual Mathcounts competition. They are Collin Tilstra, Ella Rhodes, Madison McTaggart, and Gannon Schnurr. Please congratulate them and wish them luck!
Pennies for Patients: This is our last week collecting money for Pennies for Patients. Get those pennies in, cause every cent adds up!
Scholastic Bowl: Practice today after school!
Student Council: Order forms for the StuCo t-shirt are in Mrs. Sawinski’s room, and they are due TOMORROW!
IW Youth Baseball / Softball: There are forms down in the information center for Spring baseball sign-ups. 6th-8th Graders will play in the Majors level. If you are interested, please grab a form.
Chess Club: Due to conflicts with other Middle School activities, Chess Club will be cancelling February meetings and will begin on March 2nd. If you are interested in joining up, there is information available in the office, along with an updated permission form. Make sure to return your permission form to Mr. Torbeck so that he can plan for your attendance.
Art Club: 7th grade art club will meet next Wednesday until 4:30pm.
Homework Club: Continues tomorrow in Mrs. Carley’s Room.
Mark your calendars—-the IWES Carnival will be FRIDAY, MARCH 13 at the Gilman Elementary building from 6:00 to 8:00 pm! Seeking volunteers to help, more info to come!
Fact of the Day: On this day in history, James Marshall found the first Gold Nugget at Sutter’s Mill in California. With his discovery news spread and that news spread really slowly. It would not be for another year that the news would reach the east coast, prompting what became known as the California Gold Rush of 1849…GO 49ers!!!
LUNCH FOR TODAY: Beef tator bake, carrots, pears, dinner roll, and milk
Friday: Walking tacos with doritos, lettuce, cheese, salsa, refried beans, oranges, and milk