Photo ID Cards

Douglas Photography has agreed to make photo id cards for the students.  The cost is $3 per card.  In order to make a card, the student must have had their picture taken for the year book.  Forms were given to students at the East Coast Trip meeting on Monday, March 21.  These forms and money are due to Mr. Tidey by Monday, March 28.

Notarized Trip Authorization Form / Money Due 3/31

Just a couple of quick reminders.

1. All East Coast Trip money is due March 31st.  Please make sure to send this money to Countryside Tours.  The link to their website is http://www.countrysidetours.net/.
2. Please make sure that you get your Trip Authorization Form notarized.  You can do this at most banks.  The two notary publics in Sparta Area Schools have volunteered to notarize your forms, too.  You can call Rose Hunter-Faurot 887-7359 (Special Education Office in MS) or Kim Anderson 887-8253 (Administration Office).  They will let you know a good time to come in and what to bring.
3. Please make sure that your child has an original birth certificate with a raised seal on it.  It must be the original.  No photocopies.

I am very excited about the upcoming trip.  If you have any questions, please let me know.
Mr. Tidey

Mark Your Calendars

The mandatory parent and student meeting for the East Coast Trip has been set.  Please make sure that each student and at least one parent attends this meeting.  I have scheduled the meeting at night and on a night that does not have a track meet. 

Mandatory East Coast Trip Meeting
When:  Tuesday, April 19, 2011 @ 7:00 p.m.
Where:  Sparta Middle School Cafe

East Coast Gift Certificates

Just a quick reminder that East Coast Trip gift certificates make great gifts.  The link to purchase these certificates is located on this blog.  Forward the link to the blog on to relatives, friends, etc.  All they need to do is click on the "Christmas Gift Certificate Program" link.  It is that easy.  My daughter was able to get a few of these for Christmas and her birthday.  Boy, was it a huge help when the final payment came.

Trip of a Lifetime!

There is still time to join the 8th Grade East Coast Trip.  The first bus is full, but we are getting close to adding a second bus.  We only need a few more students to get the second bus lined up.  Let me know if you have any questions.  In order to get on the list, you must sign up with Countryside Tours.  The link to their webiste is on this blog.