Attention 6th & 7th grade boys: Open gym for basketball fundamentals will be every Wednesday night in May from 6-8 in the gym.

The year end PTA party/dance is coming up on Friday, May 16th. It will be here at JSWilson from 7:30-9:30. This year the tickets will be sold in advance during lunch on Wednesday, May 14th and Thursday, May 15th. If you buy your ticket in advance, you will save $1.00, get priority entrance into the dance, and be entered into a special drawing only for advanced ticket holders. Tickets sold at the door will be $6.00, so buy your tickets in advance.

We will have an obstacle course, a sticky wall, a Sports Combo that includes volleyball and soccer, and the boom blasters game plus lots of music and dancing. Each ticket includes 1 hotdog, 1 cotton candy, 1 snack bag, 1 drink, 1 game ticket and door prizes. Additional game tickets and snacks will be sold. As usual, school dress code will be followed and student IDs are required.

Information about the 3 on 3 basketball tournament can be found in prior days’ announcements.

Happy birthday today to Tyler Sutula.

Reminder to all 8th grade students: Anyone wishing to audition for the talent show on Wednesday, May 14th, needs to see Miss Sweeney by the end of the day TODAY.

Any 8th grade girl interested in playing basketball for McDowell next year, please stop by the office and pick up an open gym schedule.

Any 6th or 7th grade girl interested in playing basketball next year, there will be a meeting on Monday, May 12th, at 2:45 PM in the gym.

The 7th & 8th grade girls soccer team won their last game against Walnut Creek last night by a score of 5-0. Goals were scored by Julie Whalen, Sam Valloud, Amanda Skarlinski and MacKenzie Presta.

The year end PTA dance/party is coming up on Friday, May 16th. It will be here at JSWilson from 7:30-9:30. This year the tickets will be sold in advance during lunch on Wednesday, May 14, and Thursday, May 15th. If you buy your ticket in advance, you will save $1.00, get priority entrance into the dance, and be entered into a special drawing only for advance ticket holders! Tickets sold at the door will be $6.00, so buy your tickets in advance. We will have an obstacle course, a sticky wall, a Sports Combo that includes volleyball and soccer, and the boom blasters game, plus lots of music and dancing!

Each ticket includes 1 hotdog, 1 cotton candy , 1 snack bag, 1 drink, 1 game ticket, and door prizes. Additional game tickets and snacks will be sold. As usual, school dress code will be followed, and student ID is required. Remember, buy your tickets in advance on May 14th and 15th during lunch!

Information on the 3 on 3 basketball tournament taking place on May 15th from 6:30-8:30 is available on prior days’ announcements.

The 7th & 8th grade girls soccer team played at JSWilson last night against Westlake. The girls won their game by a score of 5-1. Goals were scored by Sammy Valloud (2), Julie Whalen, Mackenzie Presta and Haley Monahan each had one goal. Great job girls! Our last game is tonight at Gus Anderson field at 6:15. Good luck girls!

The McDowell Lady Trojans will be holding a Skills Camp July 7th thru the 11th for girls in grades 6, 7 & 8. Flyers are available in the office.

Any 8th grade girl interested in playing basketball for McDowell next yeaar, please stop by the office and pick up an open gym schedule.

Attention 6th & 7th grade boys: Open gym for basketball fundamentals will be held every Wednesday night in May from 6-8 in the gym.

Any 6th or 7th grade girl interested in playing basketball next year: There will be a meeting on Monday, May 12th, at 2:45 PM in the gym.

Happy birthday today to Nhat (Kevin) Tran

Congratulations to our RAM recognition winners for the month of April:

• Roman Denisyuk
• Paul Kemper
• Alyssa Acri
• Taylor Nunez
• Caitlyn Ferrara
• Anna Kemper

Great job guys!  Please report to the office to claim your prize.

There are no new addtional announcements. Please refer to yesterday’s announcements for information regarding camp offerings, etc.

Happy birthday today to: Chloe Olsen, Tyler Kavlick, Michael Reisenauer and Anthony Bizzarro

Students going to PJAS State competition, please see Mrs. Herlihy in the 082 Pod after announcements.

A 3 on 3 basketball tournament will be held in the JSWilson gym on May 15th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.  See prior days’ Announcements for additional details on cost, rules and entry requirements.

A reminder to the Honors Chorus - there is a meeting/rehearsal on Wednesday from 3-4:30 in the auditorium. There will also be a rehearsal before the concerts for all Prelude soloists and dancers on Tuesday 5/13 in the auditorium from 3:00-4:30.  Please be prepared to bring your c.d. accompaniment (esp. if you have not yet given it to Ms. Stage yet) and meet on stage.

The McDowell Trojans Summer Football camp flyers are still available in the office.

The McDowell Lady Trojan’s will be holding a Skills Camp July 7 thru July 11th for girls in grades 6, 7 & 8.  Stop by the office for  a flyer if you are interested.

Happy birthday today to Morgan Sheffer and Brandon Gant

Any boy in 6th, 7th or 8th grade who played basketball this year: there will be a meeting in the gym during resource today. This meeting is also open to any 6th or 7th grade boy interested in playing next year. Please check in with your HR teacher and then bring all your things for dismissal to the gym. See Mr. Quivey with any questions.

The McDowell Lady Trojans will be holding a Skills Camp July 7th thru the 11th for girls interested in grades 6, 7 & 8.  Flyers are available.

A 3 on 3 basketball tournament will be held in the JSWilson gym on May 15th from 6:30-8:30 PM. There should be no more than 5 players on your team. Your team should be made of all girls or all boys from your grade. You can mix teams, but not grades. There will be a winner for both a boys and girls team in each grade. The cost is $1 per player cash, or checks can be made payable to JSWilson. They are due May 13th as well as entry forms, team list and a signed permission slip to your homeroom teacher or Mr. Pratt at the same time. For more information, see the following teachers according to your team: Mr. Bamberger on 061, Mrs. Krakowski on 062, Mr. Severin on 071, Mr. Hiinman on 072, Mr. Quivey on 081 or Mr. Pratt on 082.

Summer football skills camp flyers for the McDowell Trojans football camp are available in the office.

Attention Honors Chorus: A reminder that there is rehearsal on Wednesday, May 7th from 3-4:30. We will begin on stage so please come with your books to the auditorium and sit on the risers at 3:00.

A reminder to the Prelude Soloists:  Ms. Stage is still waiting on cd’s from some of you - please give them to her as soon as possible. Others have not yet picked up your cd’s from Ms. Stage - they’ve been in the Chorus room. Please pick them up at your convenience.

Happy birthday today to Karalynn Headley, Destiny Schneelock , Greg Schmid and Cheyenne Fogle

Any boy in 6th, 7th & 8th grade who played basketball this year, there will be a meeting in the gym during resource on Monday. This meeting is also open to any 6th or 7th grade boy interested in playing next year. Please check in with your HR teacher and then bring all your things for dismissal to the gym. See Mr. Quivey with any questions.

A 3 on 3 basketball tournament will be held in the JSWilson gym on May 15th from 6:30-8:30 PM. There should be no more than 5 players on your team. Your team should be made up of all girls or all boys from your grade. You can mix team, but not grades. There will be a winner for the boys team and a winner for the girls team in each grade.

The cost is $1 per player cash, or checks made payable to JSW are due May 13 as well as entry forms, team list, and a signed permission slip to your homeroom teacher or Mr. Pratt. For more information, see one of the following teachers according to your team: Mr. Bamberger on 061, Mrs. Krakowski on 062, Mr. Severin on 071, Mr. Hinman on 072, Mr. Quivey on 081 or Mr. Pratt on 082.

If you see Mr. Gilbert today, be sure to wish him a Happy Birthday.  His birthday is tomorrow.

There is information regarding a “Learn to Fly and Take Control” program being offered by the Junior Aviation Club of Erie. Stop by the office if you are interested in this exciting new program!

Yesterday Jamie DiFrank, Crystal Flagg, Brandon Kline, Alex Patton and Evan Wujcik represented JSWilson at the PMEA Bandfes in Maplewood. Congratulations for an outstanding concert!

McDowell Trojans summer football camp flyers are still available in our office.

The McDowell Lady Trojans will be holding a Skills Camp July 7 thru the 11th for interested girls in grades 6, 7 & 8.  Pamphlets and registration forms may be picked up in the office.

Have a great weekend

A 3 on 3 Basketball tournament will be held in the JSWilson gym on May 15th from 6:30-8:30 PM. There should be no more than 5 players on your team. Your team should be made of all girls or all boys from your grade. You can mix teams, but not grades. There will be a winner for both a boys team and a girls team in each grade. The cost to participate is $1.00 per player cash, or checks can be made payable to JSW. Money is due on May 13th as well as entry forms, team list and a signed permission slip to your homeroom teacher or Mr. Pratt. For more information, see one of the following teachers according to your team: Mr. Bamberger on 061, Mrs. Krakowski on 062, Mr. Severin on 071, Mr. Hinman on 072, Mr. Quivey on 081 or Mr. Pratt on 082.

Next Boxtops collection date is May 16th.

The McDowell Lady Trojans will be holding a Skills Camp July 7 thru the 11th for interested girls in Grades 6, 7 & 8. Pamphlets and registration forms may be picked up in the office.

The girls 7th & 8th grade soccer played a hard game last night at General McLane but lost 5-2. Goals were scored by Julie Whalen and Ali Oathout. Next game is tonight at 6:15 against Iroquois. Come and cheer them on!!

Learn to Fly and Take Control! The Junior Aviation Club of Erie will be holding it’s first informational meeting, and you and your family are invited. Stop by the office for informational flyers today!

There are still flyers available in the office for the Trojans Summer Football camp.

Happy birthday today to: Brandon O’Connell, Samantha Trapp and Ron Nuara

Good luck to our eighth graders on the PSSA Science Test. They will test today and tomorrow morning.

Learn to Fly and Take Control! The Junior Aviation Club of Erie is an organization committed solely for the purpose of facilitating the education and training of school age children between the ages of 12-17 to become licensed aviation pilots. If you would like more information about their program, stop by the office for a flyer today!

Congratulations to the Honors Chorus for a wonderful concert last night at the All Millcreek Sing.   You make JSWilson proud! Our next rehearsal will be next Wednesday, May 7th.  This is when you will receive your t-shirts if you ordered a new one for the Adjudication and plan and rehearse for MOVE UP DAY!  Soloists - please remember to bring to Ms. Stage your accompaniment c.d. BEFORE next Wednesday.

There are still flyers available for the McDowell Trojans summer football camp.

The McDowell Lady Trojans will be holding a Skills Camp July 7th thru the 11th for interested girls in grades 6, 7 & 8.  Pamphlets and registration forms may be picked up in the office.

Congratulations again to our winners in the MTSD Middle School Writing Contest:

8th Graders:  1st place Jennifer Karsh; 2nd place Brandon Carbone and 3rd place Carolyn George.

7th Graders: 1st place Maggie Tarasovitch; 2nd place Jessica Crist and 3rd place Cassidy Groendahl.

6th Graders: 1st place Reed Karsh; 2nd place Anna Kemper and 3rd place Rachel Carpinello.

Our Scholastic Book Fair is still going on throughout the week. Feel free to stop in and shop!

The Junior Aviation Club of Erie will be holding its first informational meeting, and you and your family are invited.

What is the Junior Aviation Club of Erie? It is an organization committed solely for the purpose of facilitating the education and training of school age children between the ages of 12 and 17 to become licensed aviation pilots.

Why is this special invitation coming to you? Because your school recognizes the value of learning the dynamics of science, history, physics, meteorology, mechanical engineering, map plotting and communications through hands on experiences.

Stop by the office for information regarding this “Learn to Fly and Take Control” opportunity. You must pre-register by logging on to www.junioraviationclub.com, click on CONTACT US.

The annual MTSD Middle School Writing Contest was held on March 13th. The theme entrants wrote to was “CHALLENGES”. All of this year’s entries were well written, and judging was difficult. We are happy to announce the JSW winners for this year. Congratulations to all!

Grade 8:

• 1st place - Jennifer Karsh
• 2nd place - Brandon Carbone
• 3rd place - Carolyn George

Grade 7:

• 1st place - Maggie Tarasovitch
• 2nd place - Jessica Crist
• 3rd place - Cassidy Groendahl

Grade 6:

• 1st place - Reed Karsh
• 2nd place - Anna Kemper
• 3rd place - Rachel Carpinello

Sixth grade boys soccer practice has been cancelled for today only.

Middle School Marching Band musicians will rehearse in Room 600 today from 3:00-4:00.

Music students that are participating in the Delta Sonic fundraiser are reminded that order forms are due to Mr. Woomer or Ms. Stage today.

The McDowell Lady Trojans will be holding a Skills Camp July 7th thru the 11th for interested girls in grads 6, 7 & 8. Pamphlets and registration forms may be picked up in the office.

The next JSWilson girls softball game is Sunday, May 4th at 1:00 at McDowell Field. The opponent is Westlake Middle School. Come cheer on your team!

Atttention all Honors Chorus Members: A reminder that the District Sing is tomorrow - Tuesday, April 29th. Please remember to:

• Drop your books off in your lockers - then
• Check in with your homeroom teacher in the morning for attendance

• Come to the Chorus Room with your fundraiser forms to hand in to Ms. Stage

The bus is due to take us to MIHS for our rehearsal shortly after 8:00 am.

The Student Council meeting for tonight has been cancelled. There will be a meeting next Monday, May 5th, after school in Mrs. Marsteller’s room.

The annual MTSD Middle School Writing Contest was held on March 13th. The theme entrants wrote to was “challenges”. All of this year’s entries were well written, and judging was difficult. We are happy to announce the JSW winners for this year. Congratulations to all!

GRADE 8:

• 1st Jennifer Karsh
• 2nd Brandon Carbone
• 3rd Carolyn George

Eighth grade participants were: D.J. Artz, Bill Bottoni, Christopher DeMarco, Kacie McFarland and Kristen Rogers

GRADE 7:

• 1st Maggie Tarasovitch
• 2nd Jessica Crist
• 3rd Cassidy Groendahl

Seventh grade participants were: Katerina Arzhayev, Nicole Bednar and Madeline Su.

Grade 6:

• 1st Reed Karsh
• 2nd Anna Kemper
• 3rd Rachel Carpinello

Sixth grade participants were: Paul Carpenter, Emari Dixon, Krisin LaCross, Bailey Maloney and Nathan Nilson.

The McDowell Lady Trojans will be holding a Skills Camp July 7th thru the 11th for interested girls in grades 6, 7 & 8. Pamphlets and registration forms may be picked up in the office. The McDowell Coaching Staff and McDowell varsity players will be in attendance to guide and teach girls interested in improving their basketball skills. Enrollment is limited to the first 100 responses in each of 2 sessions. The deadline for registration is June 30th.

The JSWilson Girls Softball Team lost to the Walnu Creek Navy Blue Team by the score of 19-11 yesterday. Megan Humes pitched one scoreless inning. Runs batted in were garnered by Kayleigh Means, Liz Freeman, Jenny Karsh, Monica Angelotti, Ashley Cicero and Alyssa Brutto. The girls have practice today in t he gym at 5:45 pm. Our next game is Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 1:00 PM. The game is at the MCDowell field. Our opponent is Westlake. Hope to see you there!

There are still McDowell Trojan summer football camp flyers available in the office.

The JSWilson spring book fair is in full swing. Stop by and check out the great new titles!

Happy birthday today to Cody Spadacene, Alex Hyslop and Paul Farb