Check the Newsletter on line at March 21, 2013

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1 Check the Newsletter on line at March 21, Manktown Road, Waldoboro, Me 04572, Phone: Benjamin Vail, Principal Robert England, Vice Principal Candy Powell, Administrative Assistant Jennifer Brooks, Administrative Assistant Upcoming Events & Dates to Remember March 28 - MMS Drama Troupe presents Little Mermaid, Jr Showtime 7:00PM at MVHS March 30 - MMS Drama Troupe presents Little Mermaid, Jr Showtimes 2PM and 7:00PM at MVHS March 30 - Spaghetti Supper to benefit 8th grade class trip. Dinner served at MMS. 4:30-6:30 April 10 - MMS Learning Expo April 26 - Payment due for 8th grade class trip May 8 - MMS Public Speaking Contest 8:45 May 22 -District Chorus Concert at MVHS Grades 5-12 May 30 - District Band Concert at MVHS Grades 5-12 Awards Night for Medomak Middle School Wrestling and Pee-Wee Wrestling will be next Thursday, March 28 at 6:00 in the MMS cafe. Pizza, drinks, and cake will be provided. All wrestlers and parents are encouraged to attend. Wrestlers are reminded to dress appropriately, and please bring singlets and headgear that night. Science Olympiads win State Competition The Medomak Middle School Science Olympiad team came in first in the state at the competition at the University of Maine in Orono last Saturday and now hopes to advance to the national competition at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. Despite the fact that the team lost Jasmine H. (who had a last minute family commitment) and Joseph P. (who was engaged the same day coming in 10th place in the entire state at the state MATHCOUNTS competition) the team pulled together with a mighty, final effort to enter every event and garner a first place trophy. The winning team members were Abby and Katrina W., Caleb and Jacob S., Laurel and Jerin B., Rose H., Christopher P., Amber H., Antyna G., Hui K., Claire L., and Noah M assisted by Joseph P. who continued to help at every practice even when he knew he could not be at the competition. The team would like to extend a huge thank you to Jason Northrop and to parents Barrie Brusila, Elizabeth Hickey, Scott Gould and Tom Lupien who stepped in to help coach the students to success. Proceeding to the national competition will now require even more hard work and a monumental fund raising effort. Anyone who would like to help the team make it to Ohio by making a contributions, can call Medomak Middle School at or fundraising coordinator, Mindy Gould at

2 Attention Spring Athletes! Notice to Pitchers & Catchers. The pitchers and catchers invitee lists is posted in the gym. Please check to see if your name is on it. Pitchers and catchers - See schedule below: Date Baseball Softball Mon. Mar :30 3:30-5 Wed. Mar 27 3:30-4:30 2:30-3:30 Thu. Mar 28 3:30-4:30 2:30-3:30 Fri. Mar :30 3:30-5 Baseball & Softball Tryouts for all others will be April 2 & 3. Times to be announced. Track practice starts April 4. Time to be announced. The MMS Chess team sponsored its first tournament this past Saturday. Chess enthusiasts from all over the state rose to the challenge. MMS Team members Greg W., Kyle O., Sam F., and Grant B. played for MMS in the scholastic division. Greg Wadsworth came in second, Grant B. came in third, and Kyle O. came in 4th. Trevor Brown from Bowdoinham took first in the Scholastic tournament. It was great experience for all. The chess team has its final matches this weekend in the individual tournament in Orono. Wish them luck! MATHCOUNTS State Competition Congratulations to Joseph P., Patrick W., Ryan A. and Ben R. who represented Medomak with distinction at the MATHCOUNTS state competition in Fairfield on Saturday. A special congratulations to Joseph P. who made it to the Countdown Round and came in 10th place in the entire state. The Medomak Middle School-American Legion Public Speaking Contest Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 8!! The annual Medomak Middle School-American Legion Public Speaking Contest is coming up soon. This event will begin at 8:45 and end around 10:45. Please come and join us for this fantastic student presentation. Families, friends, and all members of the community are encouraged to attend. E-Waste Collection For the second year, Rockland Rotary and the MVHS NHS are sponsoring an electronic waste collection for Saturday, April 27 from 9:00-2:00 in the MVHS parking lot. Last year we collected an estimated 18,000 pounds of electronic waste and hope to exceed this amount this year. The Rockland Rotary provides scholarship money to our students and sponsors community service throughout the region. Although it is a free service, donations for collected items are strongly encouraged and will benefit Rockland Rotary Charities. Gather your electronic waste today to be ready for the collection on April 27! Drama Schedule SATURDAY MARCH 23 BIG DAY: 9:30-1:30 Meet at MMS first to load in to MVHS auditorium set up and rehearse. Bring a lunch/water/healthy snacks. EVERYONE MUST ATTEND SHOW WEEK: MONDAY,TUESDAY,WEDNESDAY 25,26,27 WE WILL BE REHEARSING FROM 2-5PM AT THE MVHS AUDITORIUM! There will be a Thursday performance this week for the MMS students and staff. SHOW NIGHT: OPENING THURSDAY MARCH 28TH Your call is 5:30PM and the show is at 7:00PM (doors will open at 6:30 PM) Saturday March 30th Two shows- 1:00 Call 2:30 show, break between, but we will stay at the high school except for having dinner at MMS then 5:30 call and 7:00 show. Strike after show, then to Moody s for after show goodies. 5 th Annual Jazz for Meals Benefit Concert The 5th Annual Jazz for Meals benefit concert will take place at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 27th at Owls Head Transportation Museum. A great evening of cabaret-style entertainment, featuring traditional big band sounds, vocal standards and modern jazz, will again be served up with plenty of room for dancing in the hall. Bands from Belfast Area High School, Medomak Valley High School, and Camden Hills Regional High School will be performing in a lively concert that never disappoints. This is a good chance for younger band and chorus students to learn what their hard work now will lead to when they reach high school. All proceeds will benefit Midcoast Meals on Wheels programs. Admission for the event is by donation with suggested amounts of $8 for adults, $5 for students and $15 for families. The Transportation Museum may also be viewed with the admission price of the benefit concert. Please join us for a delightful evening while lending a helping hand to your neighbors. FMI Ann Parent, Empty Bowl Supper at MVHS Save this date: April 3, 2013 Our annual (10th) Empty Bowl Supper will be held on April 3, 2013 at MVHS-5pm in the cafeteria. The Empty Bowl Supper is a fundraiser for the community food banks. Students in Clay Classes make the bowls (more than 150 at current count) that people will buy and fill with soups and casseroles. There will also be salads, rolls, and desserts to enjoy. So join in the fun and help feed the hungry. Tickets $10 at the door starting at 5pm.

3 RSU 40/MSAD 40 Adult Education Join Us & Learn Something New! You can also view, register and pay for the winter/spring classes at or call for more information. Be sure to note class location! Intermediate Photography with Curtis Adams This class will focus on a more detailed study of the elements that make a good photograph. Students should have a working knowledge of their camera and therefore will concentrate on composition, lighting, and technique. The majority of the class will be fieldwork with some night existing shoots, and classroom critique. All work will be done with MANUAL camera settings and NO IMAGE MANIPULATION. Students need a camera, tripod, notebook and pen. Begins Monday, 3/25 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for 6 weeks. Fee: $55/$60 non-resident. Class is held at MVHS, Room 33. Identifying & Preventing Cyberbullying Tactics with Kay Stephens, author of Cyberslammed. This workshop has been rescheduled to 3/28 due to the snow day on 3/19. This presentation defines six specific cyberbullying tactics teens are using through the Internet, cell phones, and video cameras (including Digital Pile On, Videojacking, and Haters Club). Come and learn to empower young people to be able to effectively understand, prevent, combat and transform specific cyberbullying tactics. This workshop is ideally for parents and educators of 5 th to 12 th grade students, but other interested adults are welcome to attend. Learn more at Rescheduled date: Thursday, 3/28 from 3-4 p.m. at Medomak Middle School. No charge, but please register by calling the RSU 40/MSAD 40 Adult Education office at or register online at Raised Bed Gardening Lasagna Style with Shelley Johnson Learn how to create or rejuvenate a vegetable and herb garden that s rewarding and beautiful with some simple techniques. Class will discuss lasagna gardening, sheet composting and intensive plantings that will keep weeds at bay and produce plenty of fresh garden herbs and vegetables utilizing organic practice and a holistic approach. Class meets Tuesday, 4/2 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fee: $15/$20 non-residents. Class is held at MVHS, Room 29. Grow Your Own Organic Garden with MOFGA and Master Gardener Sharon Turner. Join RSU 40/MSAD 40 Adult Education as they partner with the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) to offer Grow Your Own Organic Garden. Each April MOFGA holds this class at adult education programs throughout the state using local master gardeners as presenters. The class provides an introduction to the basics of organic gardening including soil science, composting, crop rotation, weed control strategies and natural insect control methods. All are welcome! Class meets Wednesday, 4/3 from 6-9 p.m. Fee: $5. Class is held at MVHS, Room 1. Self-Publishing for Maine Authors with Cheryl McKeary & Jane Karker This workshop will outline some of the traditional and non-traditional printing options available and what is offered locally. Participants will find out how to get the technical assistance they need, and about the many types of organizations, printers, and publishers that work with Maine authors. Class meets Thursday, 4/4 from 6:15 8:30 p.m. Fee: $20/$25 non-resident. Class is held at Vose Library, 392 Common Road, Union. Preparing Your Estate Plan with Jerod Cronkite Do you know where your assets will go when you die? If not, this seminar will help to familiarize you with the basic steps of estate planning, including the function of a will and the different types of trusts. An attorney will be present at this event. Class meets Thursday, 4/4 from 6:00 7:30 p.m. Fee: $5/$10 non-resident. Class is held at MVHS, Room 26. Mineral Make-Up for Spring with Julia Adams In the spring, make-up gets brighter to reflect the season. Come join us and try a variety of moisturizers and sunscreen as well as experiment with different levels of make-up coverage. Have fun exploring the colors of the spring season. A $5 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the class. Class meets Thursday, 4/4 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fee: FREE. Class is held at MVHS, Room 1. Pen Bay Soccer Club On either the weekend of June 8-9, June 15-16, or June the Pen Bay Soccer Club will be holding tryouts for Pen Bay South soccer teams which is comprised of kids living in the Medomak Valley High School and Oceanside High School communities. Pen Bay South teams will compete against teams from around the state who are part of Soccer Maine. The actual season does not start until much later in the summer but Soccer Maine requires early registration for organizational purposes. Patrick Mellor will follow up with another notice to area schools to let us know exactly when and where the tryouts will take place. Pen Bay South hopes to create a total of ten teams: boys and girls U10 (eight and nine year old kids), U11 (ten year old kids), U12 (eleven year old kids), U13 (twelve year old kids) and U14 (thirteen year old kids). There s no question that participation in this program and Soccer Maine will improve all of our school soccer programs. We have gifted athletes and hard working kids in our communities who we can help to become exceptional soccer players. Let s do that! The Pen Bay Soccer Club is Midcoast Maine s travel team. Its mission is to challenge players to enhance their soccer skills, leadership qualities, and team awareness in a positive environment. Sportsmanship is promoted at all times through respect for opponents, officials, teammates and supporters. Call Patrick Mellor at with any questions.

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