Members of the Community Service Project Committee have created a survey to gather information on resources for Community Service Projects.  The survey is for teachers who have completed projects before and wish to share ideas and resources, as well as community partners, agencies, and individuals who would like to partner with the school on a community service project that involves Morristown CSD students.  The overall goal of the committee is to use the information to produce a Community Service Project Resource Guide/Directory that will become a great tool to link our students to their community through innovative service projects.  This initiative is one of the goals of our District Strategic Plan.

To access the survey, please click here:  SURVEY LINK

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You are invited to attend the FREE Family Game Night & Scrabble Tournament, sponsored by the PTSA.  The event will be held in the Morristown School Cafeteria with snacks provided free of charge on Wednesday, February 10th from 6-8 PM.  Students are encouraged to bring games along with someone special to play with.  Scrabble Tournaments will be available for grades 6-9 and another competition for grades 10-12.  Each tournament winner will receive an MP3 player as the top prize.  Questions may be directed to Lynn Jock at 393-0975.  MCS PTSA: "Together we are making great things happen!"

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Well, Phil saw his shadow and it's official - according to the groundhog, we will have 6 more weeks of winter!  Happy Groundhog's Day!

Phil Says Six More Weeks!

Phil's official forecast as read February 2nd, 2010 at sunrise at Gobbler's Knob:

Hear Ye Hear Ye Hear Ye

On Gobbler's Knob on this glorious Groundhog Day, February 2nd, 2010, Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers, Prognosticator of all Prognosticators awoke to the call of President Bill Deeley and greeted his handlers, John Griffiths and Ben Hughes.

After casting a joyful eye towards thousands of his faithful followers, Phil proclaimed, "If you want to know next, you must read my text. As the sky shines bright above me, my shadow I see beside me. So six more weeks of winter it will be."

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Public Health will be holding a H1N1 clinic at the Morristown Fire Department on Wednesday Feb. 3, 2010 from 4p-8p, It is open to everyone and the immunizations are free.  Only have the H1N1 vaccine will be available at this  clinic.  A seasonal flu vaccine clinic will be held Feb. 13th from 10am- 3pm at Canton Public health with the cost of $15.00 per vaccine.

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David Glover, Superintendent of Schools, will present to the Board of Education and community various areas of the budget during the regular Board of Education meetings. 

The purpose of the presentations is to give the full Board and community the opportunity to see the planning process and to offer feedback and questions.

The budget areas to be presented are as follows:

Wednesday, January 20th - Fixed Costs & Central Office Budgets

Wednesday, February 3rd - Buildings, Grounds, & Transportation Budget

Wednesday, March 3rd - Academic, Guidance, and Athletic Budgets

Wednesday, March 17th - IT and Special Education Budgets

Wednesday, April 7th - Review of Full Budget

The dates and topics are subject to change.

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The Federal Trade Commision has just released a new booklet entitled, "Net Cetera: Chatting With Kids About Being Online."  OnGuard Online gives adults practical tips to help kids navigate the online world. 

Kids and parents have many ways of socializing and communicating online, but they come with certain risks.  This guide encourages parents to reduce the risks by talking to kids about how they communicate – online and off – and helping kids engage in conduct they can be proud of.  Net Cetera covers what parents need to know, where to go for more information, and issues to raise with kids about living their lives online.

To download this booklet, please click the link below:
LINK: Booklet Download

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The 2nd annual Health and Wellness Fair will be held in March, date TBA.  Anyone interested in more details or for information on how to be involved, please contact Ms. Jane Wagoner at (315)375-8814, x1009.

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Please click on the link below to view the powerpoint presentation from the Community Meeting on the playground which was held on Monday, December 14th by Mr. Glover, Superintendent of Schools.

Playground Powerpoint

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Effective January 4, 2010 - a new charging policy will go into effect which will limit the number of charges your child/children will be allowed.  You are strongly encouraged to pay any overdue balance before the policy is put into place.  Further details regarding the new policy will be sent home with your child/children before the Christmas holiday.

If you have any questions regarding your child/children's account, please call Ms. Jane Wagoner, Cafeteria Manager at 375-8814, ext. 1009.

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Now that Winter weather is here, it's time to dress differently that we do in the Fall.  Consider wearing several layers of clothing so that you are always comfortable whether you are inside school, or outside.  Layers give you options, and you will always be comfortable!

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Just a reminder that it is that time of year again - the time when Winter weather can sometimes cause a delay or cancellation of school.

This year, there will be NO one-hour delay.  In the event that the start of the school day must be delayed due to inclement weather, our school will ONLY be using a TWO HOUR delay.

Please note that on any TWO HOUR delay, the cafeteria will only serve cold cereal and pop tarts that morning for breakfast, as lunch preparations will already be underway.

We encourage families to plan ahead and stay tuned to the usual radio and television stations for school delay and cancellation information on snowy and icy mornings.

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