Wildcat Wire
April 20, 2000
SCHOOL CALENDAR
April 21st Spring Break –Schools Closed
April 24th – 30th Spring Break – Schools Closed
May 1st Schools Re-Open
1999-2000 SCHOOL CALENDAR: Due to the inclement weather that we experienced over the winter months, our 1999-2000 school calendar has been amended as follows:
Friday, June 23rd – Early Dismissal – Students/Staff
Monday, June 26th – Early Dismissal – Last Day for Students/Staff
Monday, June 26th – 8th Grade Graduation
(June 19th, 20th, 21st, & 22nd will be regular full day sessions for students/staff)
THIRD MARKING PERIOD REPORT CARDS: Report cards were sent home last Tuesday, April 18th. If you did not receive your child’s report card, please contact the school office.
YEARBOOKS: Our special "Millennium Edition" will be sold at lunch times from May 2nd through May 12th. The cost of the Yearbook is $14.00. If you are paying by check, please make checks payable to The Lumberton Yearbook. Don’t forget to save that receipt!
THE EIGHTH GRADE CLASS will travel to the charming Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA on Wednesday, May 3rd to see the Chamber Repertory Theatre present five outstanding and intriguing short stories by five great authors: Edgar Allen Poe, Washington Irving, W.W. Jacobs, Guy de Maupassant, and Mark Twain. The cost of the field trip is $6.00 per student. Checks should be made payable to the "Lumberton Township Student Activities Fund." Cash payment is also acceptable. Each student should bring a bag lunch and a beverage clearly marked with his or her name. We have found that a well-dressed audience tends to be a well-behaved audience. Please encourage your child to dress appropriately for this live theatre experience.
HERSHEYPARK CLASS TRIP: The 8th grade class will be going to Hersheypark on Tuesday, June 13th. We will be leaving at 7:00 a.m. and returning at 10:00 p.m. All candy money is now due. If your child needs to sell more candy, there are still a few boxes of fundraising candy left. Trip money is due by Friday, May 12th.
LOST AND FOUND: We have accumulated quite a bit of books, lunchboxes, and clothes in our lost and found. Please check the main office, the boy’s locker room, and the girl’s locker room to see if any of these items belong to you. Any articles that are not claimed will be donated to charity over spring break. Thank you.
SUMMER BAND PROGRAM 2000: This summer we are offering an instrumental music program to all students that play a band instrument in present grades 5-8. They will have a band rehearsal every day from 9:00-10:00 a.m., followed by an hour weekly group lesson/sectional from 10:00-11:00 a.m. There will be a concert on Friday, July 28th at 7:00 p.m. Summer Band will be held from June 28th to July 28th in the LMS Band Room. The fee for this program is $42 per student. Registration forms will be distributed shortly. Hope to see all you band students playing this summer.
8TH GRADE COMMITTEE: The next to the last meeting will be held Tuesday, May 2nd at 6:30 p.m. at LMS in room 402. All members of the committee are encouraged to attend to finalize all phases of the dance.
FIRST ANNUAL PTA FLEA MARKET: Will be held Saturday, May 6th from 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Bobby’s Run School parking lot. Space is available for only $5.00. You supply the table. Venders are welcome, but limited. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen goods. This event is to help support the 8th grade graduation dance. All checks or cash should be made payable to the Lumberton Middle School PTA. Drop off the check with your name and phone number in the main office by Thursday, April 20th in order to reserve a space. Any questions please contact Joyce Hughes or Carla Dragon.
PTA CAR WASH: Will be held Saturday, May 6th from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Lumberton Middle School (rain date – May 7th). Donations $5.00 per car. The proceeds will benefit the 8th grade class. If you have any questions, please contact Chris McElhone.
PTA MEETING: The general meeting has been changed from Tuesday, May 2nd to Tuesday, May 9th at 7:15 p.m. at the BRS Library. We will be voting for our new officers for the 2000-2001 school year. Nominations from the floor will be accepted. If you are interested in becoming an officer, you need to be a PTA member who has chaired a committee this year and is familiar with how the PTA is run. The nominating committee has selected candidates, they are: President – Theresa Slason; Vice President LMS – Susan DiGiovanne; Vice President BRS – Cindy Monteleone; Vice President FLW – Rose Conicella; Treasurer – Mia Baker; Recording Secretary – Tammy Gerhart; and Corresponding Secretary – Marian Barr. If you are a PTA member and are interested in PTA affairs, please join us and vote for the candidates that you feel will do the best job for your children.
ENVIRONMENTAL "JUNK ART" EXHIBIT: As part of our culminating activity to wrap up Environmental Education Month, our 8th grade students will be hosting a "junk art" exhibit in room #503 on May 3rd and 4th. Students will create models, sculptures, portraits, and other works of art out of garbage and recyclable materials. Prizes will be awarded to both the top three groups and individual projects. The exhibit will be open to anyone interested on Wednesday and Thursday during school hours. Please remember to sign in at the main office before entering the classroom.
RANCOCAS VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: RVRHS will not hold a Board of Education meeting in April. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 2nd at 8:00 p.m., with the Reorganization Meeting being held prior to the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Room C-120.
LUMBERTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS: The Regular and Reorganization Board meetings are scheduled for tonight, Thursday, April 20th in the Lumberton Middle School. The Reorganization meeting will commence at 7:30 p.m., with the Regular meeting following.
**SUBSTITUTES NEEDED** - ATTENTION: College Students home on Spring Break and Stay-at-Home Moms: The Lumberton Township School District is seeking candidates to substitute in the following capacities: teachers, classroom aides, school nurses, secretaries, custodians, and extended day care aides. The district is especially low in the areas of substitute teachers. If you have 60 college credits, you can qualify to substitute teach. If you know of anyone who can assist us in this endeavor, please contact Mrs. Carol Riepen at 265-7709, ext. 3614 for more information. Substituting is a rewarding and challenging experience – plus earn extra money!
SUMMER CUSTODIANS – ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS: A limited number of positions are available for the summer months starting Monday, June 26, 2000. Interested candidates should contact Mr. Ron McElhone at 609-267-9749.
CAFETERIA PERSONNEL: Currently there are positions available for Cafeteria Personnel. Interested candidates should contact Mrs. Linda Koveloski at 609-261-6320 or 609-859-1955 for more information.
YOUTH ACHIEVERS’ COMMITTEE OF BURLINGTON COUNTY presents "Stepping into the Explosive World of Science" on May 6, 2000 between 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Willingboro High School. Students in grades K-3 can create posters about a scientist, science profession or science subject. Students in grades 4-8 should write an essay about a scientist, science profession or science subject. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place cash prizes will be awarded in each category on May 6th. Posters and essays need to be submitted by April 21st to the Youth Achievers’ Committee, P.O. Box 1264, Burlington, NJ 08016. For more information, contact Bernice Covin at 609-871-3869.
EASTAMPTON YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION: Registrations are still being accepted. Forms are available in all school offices. Any questions please contact Mr. Ed Besko, EYSA President, at 609-261-5590.
BASKETBALL INTRAMURALS: We will play on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:15 p.m. If you have any questions or need permission slips, please see Mr. Macanga in room 211. Interscholastic sports will take precedence over the intramural sports in the event of inclement weather. Please call the school if you have any questions.
VOLLEYBALL INTRAMURALS are being held on Wednesdays and Fridays during the month of April in the LMS Gym from 2:45-4:15 p.m. Come out, bring a friend, and join the fun! See Mr. Holcroft for additional information. Interscholastic sports will take precedence over the intramural sports in the event of inclement weather. Please call the school if you have any questions.
BOY’S BASEBALL: Our season has started. Please come out and support our team! Games start at 3:45 p.m. All home games will be played at the Bobby’s Run Park Field, which is located on Bobby’s Run Boulevard.
Tuesday, May 2nd – Ridgeway School – Away
Wednesday, May 3rd – Neeta School – Away
Tuesday, May 9th – Riverside Middle School – Away
Thursday, May 11th – St. Mary’s Medford – Away
GIRL’S SOFTBALL: Our season has started. Games start at 3:45 p.m. All home games will be played at Lumberton Middle School’s Softball field. Come out and support our team!
Tuesday, May 2nd – Ridgeway Middle School – Away
Thursday, May 4th – Rosa International – Home
Tuesday, May 9th – Riverside Middle School – Away
Thursday, May 11th – Indian Mills Middle School – Home
TRACK & FIELD: Our season has started. All of our meets are away. Workout schedules are posted outside room 214 and the gymnasium. Please check the schedules for what days the practices for your events will be held. See Mr. Coon if you have any questions. The bus will leave the middle school at 3:00 p.m. for away meets.
Tuesday, May 2nd – Carusi School – Away
Tuesday, May 9th – Camden County Comm. College – Away
Friday, May 12th – Pennsauken – Away
LUMBERTON RECREATION NEWS:
OFFICIAL LOGO CONTEST: Lumberton Recreation will be conducting a Logo Contest. We would like to create a new logo to be used on various township documents. Residents of all ages are encouraged to enter the contest. The winner will be awarded a $100 Savings Bond. Contest rules, criteria, and additional information is available at the Township Complex during regular business hours. Deadline to enter your logo is May 31st.
