Text Box: FEBRUARY and MARCH 2008 Text Box: C.M. Eppes Middle School Newsletter  www.pittschools.org/cme/        Text Box:   1.     T.E.A.M. Campaign:  “Together Everyone Achieves More” is a campaign sponsored by the PTA.  Each student is asked to raise $5 toward the campaign.  Homeroom teachers will collect the money.  2.    Seed Donations:  Mrs. Twarog's science classes are in the process of starting seedlings for sell in early spring.  We need the following seeds:  marigolds, zinnias, salvia, tomatoes - cherry and other varieties, bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, squash - yellow and zucchini, and herbs - parsley, dill, basil, rosemary, and thyme.  We are also in need of good potting soil, so we need any help with purchasing Miracle-Gro.  You are welcome to send packets of seeds by your children to give to their teachers.  You may also send monetary contributions by your children to be forwarded to the office for receipt.  Thank you for your help in starting a program that we are all excited about.  3.    8th Grade High School Registration:  JH Rose Counselors will be at CM Eppes on February 14 to introduce the high school registration information.  On February 25 each 8th grader will meet with a counselor individually to submit their registration for next school year. 4.    Bulldog Home Athletic Schedule:  Admission is $2 for students, $3 regular admission.  Games start at 4:00.  (All Home Soccer games are played at Aycock.)          February                          March         11 – Aycock (basketball)      5 – Grifton (BB/SB)                                      11 – Chicod (Soccer)                                               12 – Whitfield (BB/SB) Thank you for your continued support and “Bulldog Pride”.   Text Box: The Bulldog Bark Text Box: Principal Charlie Langley Assistant Principal Rebecca Beaulieu       Text Box: Upcoming Events ¨     ONGOING 1. Boxtops for Education – Ms. Doherty/Mr. Allen 2. Yearbooks For Sale ($20) 3. Seed collections (school wide) 4.  TEAM campaign (PTA) ¨     February 4-8: School Counselor Week ¨     February 15: Staff vs. Student Basketball Game 2:00-3:25; Cost $1 ¨     February 18-22:  Progress Reports go home during this week ¨     February 27:  Black History Month Program 2:00-3:15 ¨     February 29:  Early Release   1:25 Dismissal ¨     March 4:  7th grade writing test ¨     March 6:  7th & 8th Grade Band Competition ¨     March 6:  Battle of the Books Competition ¨     March 10:  History Day Competition ¨     March 18:  Family Fun Night 6:00-8:00 ¨     March 24-28:  Spring Break; No Classes