The Carson Cheerleaders should report to Mrs. Garvin’s room at this time. 

There is also a brief meeting for members of the yearbook staff in Mr. Niven’s room at this time.  Yearbook staff should report to Mr. Niven’s room.

Attention all 8^th grade SPAC members – there is a meeting today with Mrs. Jenkins and Mr. Pasquinelli during lunch.  Be sure to come to the office for the SPAC meeting during 8^th grade lunch period. 

Any 7^th or 8^th grade boy who wants to try out for the basketball team should be aware that tryouts will be held starting today and continuing Monday and Tuesday.  Tryouts begin at 3:15 p.m. and will end at 5:15 p.m. – please arrange to be picked-up at that time.

Jazz Band will meet this Tuesday for morning rehearsal at 7am. 

There will be a brief meeting for all Random Actors members on Monday, November 23^rd at 8:25 AM in the cafeteria. 

The Counseling Office has a new supply of assignment books if you were one of those who missed out, or if you have lost yours already.  They are on sale for $2.00.

Sign-up sheets for 6^th grade co-ed basketball intramurals are in your homeroom.  Any 6^th grader who enjoys playing basketball should sign-up and be a part of the fun.  Games will be played after school until as late as 4:15 p.m.  All participants must plan a ride in advance.  There will be an organizational meeting after the Thanksgiving break to provide details on schedules and games.

Attention CMS, This year’s Talent Show is expected to be full of great talent, so we are now looking for talented Emcees.  If you are interested in trying out to Emcee this year’s Talent Show please see Mrs. Garvin in room 128B to get the information.  Try-outs will be after school on December 3^rd in the auditorium.  If you have any questions please see Mrs. Garvin.

Brown Bag meets today during lunch in the library.  You should have received a pass yesterday morning in homeroom.  We’ll see you later today.

Please listen carefully to the following information concerning today’s activity period:  7^th and 8^th Grade Orchestra; 7^th and 8^th Grade Band (Low Brass and Low Woodwinds); Chamber Singers will rehearse on Friday morning at 7:15am.

Any 7^th or 8^th grade boy who wants to try out for the basketball team should be aware that tryouts will be held after school on Friday, Monday and Tuesday.  Again, boys’ basketball tryouts will be after school starting this Friday through next Tuesday.  Tryouts will end at 5:15 p.m. – please arrange to be picked-up at that time.

Reminder to anyone planning to try out for a winter sport, you must have your physical forms turned in at the athletic office prior to trying out.  Also, students who have not completed the impact concussion testing need to do so.  The last date for impact testing is this evening at 6:00 p.m.  Please see Mr. Roman if you have any questions.

Sign-up sheets for 6^th grade co-ed basketball intramurals are in your homeroom.  Any 6^th grader who enjoys playing basketball should sign-up and be a part of the fun.  Games will be played after school until as late as 4:15.  All participants must plan a ride in advance.  There will be an organizational meeting after the Thanksgiving break to provide details on schedules and games.

Thanks to all the homeroom reps and alternates for choosing a name yesterday.  Not only should you be reading the minutes from our last meeting to your homeroom; but you also need to speak to them and come up with your plan for buying gifts for your child.  If you need another copy of the guidelines for “Santa’s Helpers” stop down and see Mrs. Lamneck.

Attention CMS, this year’s Talent Show is expected to be full of great talent, so we are now looking for talented Emcees.  If you are interested in trying out to be an Emcee in this year’s Talent Show please see Mrs. Garvin in room 128B to get the information.  Try-outs will be after school on December 3^rd in the auditorium.  If you have any questions please see Mrs. Garvin.

Congratulations to the following students for their placement in the Allegheny Valley Honors Band…Kate F. – Flute;   Kenneth P. – Clarinet;   Hayley W. – Alto Sax;   Reed A. – Trumpet;   Christina E. – French Horn;   Nick H. – French Horn;   Aaron B. – Percussion

Alternates were…Hemanth V. – 1^st Alternate Alto Saxophone; Nikela K. – 1^st Alternate Bass Clarinet; Pranav M.  – 2^nd Alternate Bass Clarinet; Bernice Y. – 1^st Alternate Trombone.  Special thanks to those who auditioned!  It was a competitive field and we appreciate all your efforts!

Jazz Band rehearsal for tomorrow is CANCELLED.  Again, Jazz Band will NOT be rehearsing tomorrow morning.

At this time, the boys in 7^th and 8^th grade planning to try out for the basketball team should report to the office foyer. 

Please listen carefully to the following information concerning today’s activity period:   Art Club will be meeting in Room 140; Student Council will be meeting in the Library; Girls’ Rock will be meeting in the Counseling Office; 8th Grade Chorus - boys only; 6^th Grade Chorus; 6^th Grade Orchestra; -  6^th Grade Band.

The following groups will meet tomorrow during activity period:  7^th and 8^th Grade Band (Low Brass and Low Woodwinds) and the 7^th and 8^th Grade Orchestra will meet.

Any 7^th or 8^th grade boy who wants to try out for the basketball team should be aware that tryouts will be held after school on Friday, Monday and Tuesday.  Again, boys’ basketball tryouts will be after school starting this Friday through next Tuesday.

Reminder to anyone planning to tryout for a winter sport, you must have your physical forms turned in at the athletic office prior to trying out.  Also, students who have not completed the impact concussion testing need to do so.  The last date for impact testing is tomorrow,   Thursday, November 19^th at 6:00 p.m.  Please see Mr. Roman if you have any questions.

Listen up Student Council reps and alternates – we need all the “Santa’s Helpers” in the Library today during activity period.  Student Council reps and alternates will receive guidelines on our December service project and pick a name for their homeroom.  Passes will be sent out tomorrow for the meeting.

Random Actors will meet today after school from 3-4 pm.  Please bring colored pencils or makers with you.  Also please see Ms. Ballina before the meeting on Wednesday if you are still interested in running for President or Treasurer of Random Actors.

Students are invited to attend today’s wrestling match today after school.  The Carson Team will be taking on the Marshall/Ingomar Team for the Joe Frank Tiger Cup.

The NAL results are in, and the qualifying list is posted outside of the GOAL office.  The first round of qualifiers need to turn in their permission slips today.  If you haven’t turned yours in, please see Mrs. Ruffolo right away. 

If you took the second round test and did not qualify for the team, you will receive a certificate in your homeroom.  However, we will wait to deliver those until we see if there are any slots left.  Thank you for your participation!

Attention CMS, This year’s Talent Show is expected to be full of great talent, so we are now looking for talented Emcees.  If you are interested in trying out to Emcee this year’s Talent Show please see Mrs. Garvin in room 128B to get the information.  Try-outs will be after school on December 3^rd in the auditorium.  If you have any questions please see Mrs. Garvin.

Brown Bag meets this Friday…pack your lunch…look for your pass tomorrow.  We meet in the library.

All students should make sure that you take your glasses to Phys. Ed. and Health class today.  We will be doing vision screening.

Due to a District meeting today, the library will be closed today. The library will be open during activity period for book return and browsing only.

Today Duquesne English Festival teams meet during lunch in Room 230 (Ms St.Amant’s) room to discuss The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.  See everyone there.  Also:  Brown Bag meets on Friday this week in the library.

Reminder to anyone planning to try out for a winter sport, you must have your physical forms turned in at the athletic office prior to trying out.  Also, students who have not completed the impact concussion testing need to do so.  The dates for impact testing are as follows. 

·        Tuesday, November 17^th – 4:00 pm

·        Thursday, November 19^th – 6:00 pm

7^th and 8^th Grade band students auditioning for Allegheny Valley Honors Band are reminded to report to the Band Room at NASH tonight (Tuesday) at 5pm.  Please remember to bring your own instrument or equipment, music, money, and audition form.

Please listen carefully to the following information concerning today’s activity period:  TSA will be cancelled today during activity period; -  8th Grade Chorus - Girls Only – will rehearse during activity period; 7^th and 8^th Grade high brass and high woodwinds; 7^th Grade Percussion; 7^th Grade Chorus.

The following groups will meet tomorrow during activity period:  8^th grade Chorus – boys only, 6^th Grade Orchestra and 6th grade band. On Thursday 7^th and 8^th Grade Band  Low Brass and Low Woodwinds and the 7^th and 8^th Grade Orchestra will meet.

The Carson Push-up club is going to try their hand at Pull-ups.  If you are interested in challenging yourself and improving your muscular strength come join the club and be a part of the fun.  We meet Monday-Wednesday-Friday during morning homeroom.  You don’t need to be able to do a pull-up to be a part of the team.  See Mr. Roman or stop down during morning homeroom if you are interested.

Listen up Student Council reps and alternates – we need all the “Santa’s Helpers” in the Library tomorrow afternoon during activity period.  Student Council reps and alternates will receive guidelines on our December service project and pick a name for their homeroom.  Passes will be sent out tomorrow for the meeting.

Random Actors will meet on Wednesday, November 18^th after school from 3-4 pm.  Please bring colored pencils or makers with you.  Also please see Ms. Ballina before the meeting on Wednesday if you are still interested in running for President or Treasurer of Random Actors.