THE REID PTA DOWNTOWN DINNER & MOVIE RAFFLE STARTS:

MONDAY MARCH 26TH!!

This raffle gives people 3 chances to win 2 movies tickets to the Beacon Cinema coupled with either a gift certificate to The MarketPlace, Flavours or Baba Louies. Each student has been given a booklet of 5 raffle tickets. Each ticket costs $1.00. The students must complete the ticket stub information (i.e. Name, Address, Phone Number of person purchasing the ticket along with the student’s name and home room teacher). Students must turn in the correct amount of money with their ticket stubs in order for them to be put into the drawing.

The profits from this fundraiser go directly to programs within Reid Middle School. In the past, the PTA helped to purchase new equipment for the auditorium, books for the library, supplies for the 7th Grade Science Fair, the Lego Robotics Challenge and busses for 8th grade end of year activities and 8th grade yearbooks. Please do what you can to join the effort in making Reid Middle School a great educational and experience for all our children.

All ticket stubs and money must be turned in Friday April 13th. The winner will be drawn on Friday April 27th.

Each student that sells all 5 of their initial raffle tickets will earn an extra recess. Top sellers for each grade will also receive a $10.00 gift certificate to Krispy Kone.

CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS MADE OUT TO REID MIDDLE SCHOOL

There are additional booklets of tickets available in the Main Office or please call Michelle Baity at 443-4671.

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR SUPPORTING REID MIDDLE SCHOOL!!

Pittsfield Prevention Partnership presents S.A.Y. It Proud Awards to six Pittsfield teens at the Youth Performance Showcase, Barrington Stage Co, March 3rd at 7 pm.S.A.Y. (Supporting and Acknowledging Youth) It Proud, is a campaign to recognize young people who are involved in positive activities and making good choices. The Pittsfield Prevention Partnership believes that our community values the good choices our teens make and how hard our teens work. By recognizing the achievements of our youth, we help to create the kind of healthy and positive community that prevents kids from turning to substance use.

The Awards will be presented at the Youth Performance Showcase, a talent show highlighting Berkshire County’s enormously talented singing and dancing young people. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

The six award recipients are:

1. Sheila Atiemo: Nominated by Kari Dupuis, Guidance Counselor at Herberg Middle SChool. Sheila is an active member of the Youth Alive team. She demonstrates her leadership skills by focusing her efforts on tutoring fellow students and serving as a member of the Student Council.

2. Olivia Bordeau: Nominated by Marie Ruel at Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center. Olivia has demonstrated both leadership and initiative through her volunteer involvement. She is a wonderful role model to other children at the Brigham Center.

3. Casey Hopkins: Nominated by Jason Cuyler, a Pittsfield Prevention Partnership steering committee member. Casey is a very focused young woman, committed to her schoolwork and avoiding negative social pressures. Her involvement with various activities aimed at reducing youth substance use has been beneficial to the community.

4. Emery Korte: Nominated by Kari Dupuis, Guidance Counselor at Herberg Middle School. Emery is a dedicated student as well as an active member of his community. He enjoys spending time at his local Boys and Girls Club when he is not challenging himself with schoolwork and extracurricular activities.

5. Alyssa LePage-Montgomery: Nominated by Patrick Bucier. Alyssa enjoys helping others, and goes out of her way to do so. She is an active member of her community and is involved with many different organizations including St. Stephen’s Church.

• 6. Robert Wehry: Nominated by Denise Davis. Robert is a hard working student committed to remaining drug and alcohol free. He has demonstrated academic achievement, school spirit, and commitment to his community. He has been involved with his student council and Peace Jam.

Check out our new page on Reid Activities! You can find the link on the top of our home page. In this page you will find a link to our PTA and their current fundraiser. Students are selling the Butter Braid Breads! As time goes on, you will see other groups and events listed there. Come back often to see what is happening at Reid!

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This year's Green in The Middle woodworking project will be new “Lost and Found” clothing boxes for schools in Pittsfield, including Reid.

Students will follow a blueprint and manufacture the boxes using power tools.

For details please see Mr. Reardon in room 9 for details.

The Marketplace on North Street is doing a special promotion for Reid faculty and families.During the week of February 6th through the 12th, the Marketplace Café is going to to donate a portion of all dinner sales made by Reid Middle School families and faculty back to Reid Middle School. Ten percent of all dinner sales made by Reid Middle School families and faculty between the hours of 3 and 7 pm will be donated to the school; just let them know your there to support Reid Middle School.If you’d like to check out their newsletter click on the link: http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=d596bc7ee8ebd90d8455343cb&id=937adf24b8Thank you for your support !

Congratulations to the Reid Penguins who soared into first place in the Middle School Bowling League this past week!

In the boys group Brandon Gunlach lead the league with a two game series of 375! He was followed by Chris Kordana, Chris Paro and Reece Gillette.

In the girls group, Emma Chapin led the girls with her two game series of 199! other top girl bowlers were Elizabeth Babcock, Kylie Duffy and Katelyn Duffy.

Only two more weeks until our first season ends so come out and watch your fellow students bowl their hearts out!

Reid announces student and faculty activities to call attention to National No Name Calling Day.

Wednesday, Jan. 25th - Students are encouraged to wear black.

10:30 a. m - 12:15 p.m. - Students will be invited to sign banners taking a pledge to stand up against bullying and name calling. Student council members will be conducting student interviews.

Twin Day will be Friday January 20th. Choose a friend and dress alike. be creative and have fun.
Mr. Sabourin and Mr. Carr will judge during lunch and there will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners from each lunch. Photos will be posted on the front bulletin board. this event is sponsored by the RMS student council.

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Here are last week's bowling highlights:

Reid Penguins, made up of ace bowlers - Emma Chapin, Reece Gillette, Chris Kordana and Lynsey Aldam, are in second place behind Nessacus and Herberg's tie for first. In third place are the Reid Red Sox.

Top averages for the season go to: Brandon Gunlach with a 180! Followed by Chris Kordana and Reece Gillette.

For the girls, high averages go to: Lynsey Aldam with a 114! followed by Katelyn Duffy, Elizabeth Babcock, Kylie Duffy and Destani Young.

There will be bowling this Friday and next Friday during the Holiday break. Come out and watch or come out and bowl for $5.00.

See Mrs. Helde in Room 101 for more information or questions.

TONIGHT - DECEMEBER 2ND 6:30 - 9:00 PM

Pizza for sale to eat... Flashing Teeth for sale... Wraps n 'Tats will be there selling their services, too!

Come and have blast with your friends!

The Reid Middle School Winter Concert will be held Tuesday, Dec. 6 @ 6:00 pm, here in the Reid auditorium, featuring the Reid Middle School Orchestra, Chorus, and Band - everyone is invited!"

The CYC will be holding a middle school dance on Saturday, November 26th; 6:30-9:00pm at the CYC.
All attendees must be in middle school AND have their student Ids with them for identification purposes. No ID = No entrance
We encourage sneakers and no hats/hoods please.
$5.00 admission, snack bar will be open for purchases

• Pittsfield Prevention Partnership Community Meeting: Current Youth Substance Use Rates and How Parents Can Influence the Trends

December 1, 7 pm, Herberg Middle School Library

• Learn what you can do. Come to the Pittsfield Prevention Partnership (PPP) community meeting on Current Youth Substance Use Rates and How Parents Can Influence the Trends on Thursday, December 1, 2011, at 7 pm at the Herberg Middle School Library, 501 Pomeroy Avenue, Pittsfield. Attendees can enter to win gas gift cards and refreshments will be served. ALL parents of middle and high school students are encouraged to attend.

Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Tuesday, November 15th and Thursday, November 17th. Your child has been sent home with a notice which we are asking parents to fill out and have their child return to school. You will then be notified as to when your appointment has been set.