Wednesday is an early release day. Please ensure that your child knows where to go at dismissal at noon. PTA is requesting food items for the Soup and Salad luncheon for the BCE staff. Contact Julie Cowan with questions, her phone number is in the school directory.Friday night at 7 p.m. is the Soroptomist of Stuart Holiday Parade. Your children have seen BCE's float under construction, but everyone will have to go to the parade to see the finished product. All chorus members should arrive at the baseball fields behind the courthouse at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday is Jump Rope for Heart in all related arts classes. Collection envelopes with donations should be returned on Wednesday.Congratulations to the following Awesome Alligators from the week of November 14: andCongratulations to the following students whose artwork is on display in the School Board Meeting Room: and BCE is adopting several families from Warfield Elementary in Indiantown for the holidays. Participating students will be assigned a specific gift to purchase for one member of their classroom's adopted family. Return the permission slip by tomorrow to signify your child's participation in this program. Thanks to and for volunteering to assist with picture retakes.The following classes are scheduled to visit the Environmental Studies Center this week: Monday - and; Tuesday - and ; Thursday - and; Friday - and.Thanks to and for providing the limousine ride and lunch for our top sellers in the PTA fundraiser. Science Fair boards can be purchased in the office each morning for $5, labels are $2.Both fourth and fifth grade choruses will practice on Friday after school. Drama Club practice and rehearsal days have been switched. Beginning Monday, Drama Club members in Grades 4 and 5, and those with speaking parts will meet on Mondays at 2:05 p.m., and those in grades K-3 and with non-speaking parts will meet on Fridays at 2:05 p.m.

The Stuart Holiday Parade is in downtown Stuart on Friday. CLE has a float entered thanks to our PTA; our thanks to them for all of the work done to prepare for the parade.

Congratulations to the CLE Teacher of the Year, Fifth Grade Teacher . Congratulations to the CLE Employee of the Year, Paraprofessional . Look for both of them on the CLE float in the parade.

Congratulations to the Linguistiks academic games team. The team placed 8th out of 19 teams with a team score of 158. The team was made up by , , , , , and . The top scorer was with 28 points. was a close second with 26 points, followed by with 25 points. received the sportsmanship award. Thanks to our Linguistiks Coach, .

On Thursday, the Safety Patrol will have a "collection bucket" fundraiser. Please donate during car rider morning drop off and afternoon pick up.

Congratulations to Kindergarten Teacher for receiving her National Board Certification. This certification was a result of work and documentation she submitted for this recognition. She joins , , , and as CLE's National Board Certification teachers.

With the holiday season shopping commencing shortly, it is a good time to remind you about the Simon Scholars Program at the Treasure Coast Mall. Currently, FAW holds a solid lead in first place and the opportunity to win $2,500 in April 2006. We still need your help! Just bring your receipts to the Guest Service Booth (Ruby Tuesday entrance). The representative will add your total amount of purchases to FAW's total.

Students will preview the items available at the PTA's Holiday Gifts Shoppe beginning on Thursday. The Shoppe officially opens for business next Monday. This shopping experience helps the students buy inexpensive gifts for their families. There is something for everyone! Please contact Mrs. Olsen at 219-1640, if there is a financial problem.

Florida Parent's Desk Reference is now available for our school. This tool includes information that parents need to help their child experience success on the FCAT. It is an easy to read format, right at your fingertips. It includes FCAT testing information, Florida Sunshine State Standards, Suggested Academic Resources to help prepare for the FCAT and more! Just call 800.908.6656 or log on www.parentedtools.org .

Our latest group joining the growing numbers of the AR 50 Point Club: and . These students received their AR Hat that is worn on Wednesdays. The special pins are in and have been distributed to students each time they earn 25 additional points. They are proudly worn on their hat. The following students have earned 25 or more points: (1) (3), (3), (6), (2), (5), (3), (4), (3), (1), (2) and - (6). WOW!

Conferences will be held on Tuesday evening from 4:30-7:30 p.m. If you need to make a conference with your child's teacher, please call 219-1640.

Much thanks to Officer Kevin Stripling for teaching our students the DARE curriculum and treating students to a yummy pizza party. Our DARE essay contest winners were , and overall essay winner, .

We will be reviewing the School Improvement Plan at our next SAC meeting. Please plan to attend on Monday, December 5th at 6 pm in the media center. Everyone is invited to share and give input.

The Hobe Sound Extended Day Program will be open for the majority of the upcoming Christmas break. During the first week, we will be open Monday through Thursday with activities including our annual window shopping trip to Toys R Us, making gingerbread houses, Christmas art & crafts projects and the decorating of our EDP Christmas tree. During the second week of break, we will be open Tuesday through Thursday with activities including an all day Bounce House and a special visit from the "little ones" from Hobe Sound Child Care Center! All students attending must be pre-scheduled and pre-paid. For more information, please contact , 219-1545.

We are proud of our Non-instructional Employee of the Year, . Bobby has been working in our custodial department for 2 years. He works hard keeping our campus safe and clean. Way to go, !

Interims conferences are scheduled for Tuesday evening between 4:30 and 7:30. Call the school if you need to set up an appointment with your child's teacher.

Wednesday is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at noon. Third graders will enjoy an art presentation by Frank Spera, volunteer with the picture people program, on Tuesday. On Wednesday morning we will have our monthly school assembly to recognize our Students of the Month, academic game teams, and to highlight our Character Counts pillars.

Plan to stop by the holiday shoppe on Dec. 7 from 6-8 p.m. to shop, listen to holiday stories and enjoy milk and cookies with Santa. Pictures with Santa will be available for $2 . Check out the red flyer that was sent home with your child for more information.

Science fair projects are due this week. The top 21 projects from 3rd/4th/ and 5th grade will be entered into our school fair. They will be displayed in the multipurpose room during Awards Night on December 6th. All other projects will be displayed in the halls. Stop by to view the projects beginning at 6:00 with awards to be given out at 6:30.

JBE Rotakids are sponsoring the TOYS FOR TOTS drive. Send in new and gently used toys, wrapped, with a label indicating whether for a boy or a girl and the age of the child. They will be accepting these gifts beginning tomorrow until Dec. 7. Rotakids also thank you for donating 728 items to Food For Families.

Stop by and take a look at the outstanding artwork located in the front office display cabinet and the conference room. Talented artists include: and .

Congratulations to our two PCE Robotics teams who competed on Saturday at the 2005 FLL Treasure Coast Tournament Ocean Odyssey. Team members include: Techno Turtles: and . We extend a special thanks to for the countless hours she spent preparing our students for the competition and to Mr. Mauer for working with both teams.

FCAT Explorer is up and running for the 2005-06 school year. Students in grades 3-5 may practice their reading and math skills on their home computer by logging on: www.fcatexplorer.com . Staff members will be available in the computer lab to demonstrate the FCAT Explorer from 4-7 p.m. on Nov. 29, conference night.

Interim conferences will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 4-7 p.m. Please call 219 - 1565 to schedule an appointment. Please note that ESE teachers and related arts teachers are also available for conferences.

Looking Ahead: Nov. 29 Interim conferences - 4-7 p.m.; Early Release Day - students are dismissed at noon; Dec. 2: Stuart Soroptimist Parade at 7 p.m.

Pinewood Elementary has a started a group of Panther Pride Watchers who are looking for students wearing school colors on Fridays. Pinewood T-shirts are $7. Please see Mrs. if you are interested in purchasing one. The following students are winners of the Pinewood Panther Pride Poster Contest: first place ; second place ; third place . All of the students received a CD holder. also received a T-shirt.

The dates for FCAT have changed due to Hurricane Wilma. FCAT Writing will still be on February 7 and 8 for fourth graders. FCAT (Reading, Mathematics, and Science) will be administered the weeks of March 6 and March 13 for third, fourth and fifth graders. Please avoid scheduling appointments during these days. SAT10 for second graders is March 28-29.

Congratulations to , third grade teacher, who has been selected Pinewood's 2005-06 Teacher of the Year. Mrs. will be competing against other teachers in Martin County for the county title on February 10. Congratulations also goes to who has been selected as Pinewood's 2005-2006 Non-instructional Employee of the Year. Mrs. is our Bi-Lingual Assistant who is always visible in the mornings and afternoons directing traffic in the school parking lot. She will be competing with the non-instructional candidates from other schools in the county. The date is yet to be announced. We wish them both luck. Watch for both of these outstanding ladies in the Stuart Holiday Parade on Friday, Dec. 2.

Pinewood Elementary is entering a float in the Stuart Holiday Parade and time is running out. We need your help in decorating our parade float. The group will be working on it at the Martin County Fairgrounds Monday through Thursday (4-8pm). Any time you can spare would be greatly appreciated. Come join the fun.

Conferences are Tuesday night 4-7 p.m. To schedule an appointment please call 219-1595 and press 4. Early Release is Wednesday. Students will be dismissed at 12:05. Please make after school arrangements for your child if you will not be home or able to pick up at that time. Extended Day will be open for registered students. For more information, please call at 219-1602. Science Fair projects are due this Thursday. Panther Gift Shop starts Monday, Dec. 5. Winter Break has not been changed. It will still start Dec. 19 and end Jan. 2.

Attention PSE parents: PSE's Volunteers will have a Pre-Holiday Sale in the school lobby during our Parent-Conference Night on Nov. 29. You can get a head-start on your holiday shopping and buy some wonderful stocking stuffers at this event. The PSE Holiday Shoppe will be open for our students from December 5-9.

Parent/Teacher conferences that were cancelled earlier in the month due to Hurricane Wilma will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 29, from 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Please come out to watch and cheer on our fantastic float that will appear in the Stuart Soroptomist Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. The parade is held on East Ocean Boulevard. A very special thank you to and her crew of volunteers that built and prepared this year's float.

SeaWind's 75 winning science fair projects will be on display on the stage in the cafeteria on Thursday, Dec. 1 and Friday, Dec. 2. The regional winners will be announced before the winter break and will be on display at the Treasure Coast Mall Feb. 11 - 13.

Remember that Wednesday, Nov. 30 is an Early Release Day. Students will be dismissed 2 hours early and buses will run at that time. Please make sure that you have made the necessary arrangements for your children.

SeaWind's PTSA will be having their annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 10 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Plan to come out and eat pancakes with Santa. There will be prizes, pictures and lots of fun.

Congratulations to our winning classes in the Food for Families canned food item collection contest. The winning class for K-2nd grade was . Her class collected 149 items. The winning class for 3rd - 5th grade was . Her class collected 197 items. All SeaWind students did a great job donating food items for needy families with a grand total of 1,542 items. Way to go Dolphins!

Kudos to and the members of the float committee for their work and efforts these past few weeks designing and building SeaWind's float entry for the Hobe Sound and Stuart Holiday Parades. The Stuart Parade starts at 7 p.m. Friday evening and the Hobe Sound Parade begins Saturday at 1:00 pm. See you there!

Upcoming events include: Dolphin Chorus I Rehearsal Monday, November 28 from 2:10 - 3:15; Dolphin Chorus II Rehearsal Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 2:10-3 p.m.; Holiday Gift Shop begins Tuesday, Nov. 29-Dec. 6; Chorus Performance at the Kravis Center will be Saturday, Dec. 3 from 6:45-7:15 p.m.

Warfield was visited by members of Fellsmere Elementary school from Indian River County. The purpose of their visit was to see how data analysis is used in the classrooms and how unique reading, math and writing programs are being implemented to keep up our "A" grade. They were very impressed with what they saw throughout the school.

Accelerated Reader Recognition will be held on Tuesday, November 22nd. Students will receive their A.R. lanyards during related arts. First grade independent readers will be recognized.

Teacher professional study groups will begin Monday Nov. 28 and continue into March. The focus of each group will be on researched based reading instruction in the classroom.

Conferences will be held Tuesday, Nov. 29. Remember to call the school and make an appointment if your child's teacher has requested a conference. Wednesday Nov. 30 will be an early release day.

The High School students of Barnabas Christian Academy are invited to attend the annual Semi-Formal Christmas Dinner. For an extra treat this year, students will be transported in limos as we visit homes around Port St. Lucie for a Progressive Dinner. This elegant evening will be filled with delicious food, laughter, singing, funny "white elephant" gifts, and great fellowship for all who attend.

A select group from the High School choir will be going to St. Andrew Lutheran Church to minister to the Senior Group. The Music Department is currently preparing for the Christmas Program on December 8, 2005.

American Government students continue to ascend to new and amazing heights of class participation! In their study, they have traced the nation's roots, examined the constitution, and dissected its forms of government on the national, state, and local levels. In the process, they have come to appreciate our constitutional, federal republic. In the final chapter of our one-semester course, we will look at what it means to be a citizen of the United States. We will also learn what we can do to help keep our republic in good repair. The following students are to be commended for their hard work and hearty participation: and.

Biology projects are in the works. Rough drafts are due Nov. 30. They are all on nutrition, digestion and food. All the summaries have been submitted and the projects are looking very interesting. Stay tuned. ..

Geography projects are due on Dec. 2 and 9. Each student has a different state to report on, along with a display of illustrations on the state chosen.

Students in American History will say the Declaration of Independence on Dec. 14. The next chapter will study the constitution and its meaning! Book reports are due Dec. 12.

Thank you to for organizing all the supplies and delivering them to our adopted school, Alton Elementary in Slidell Louisiana. The friends look forward to the communications with their new friends at Alton Elementary.

A reminder to all the parents to check the lost and found bench located outside of the media center by the playground entrance before December 2, 2005. The items that are not picked up will be donated to Goodwill.

Planning is under way for the annual Soroptomist Stuart Holiday Parade. The Parade is scheduled for Friday Dec. 2. The theme this year is Christmas in Paradise. If you would like to participate with the float or parade festivities, please call .

Welcome to our new friends Cody Merrill in the Raven classroom, in the Pelican classroom, and in the Stork room. The friends have been practicing for the Winter Performance that will be at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Palm City on Dec. 15, 2005. Parents please check your take home folders for information about the performance.

A big thank you goes out to , our talented art teacher for the wonderfully decorated bookcases that were a great success at the Gala. The caricatures were great and the friends enjoyed putting their personal touch to it. Extended day Parents please remember to notify Miss Julia as to the days that will be needed over the Christmas break.

The first basketball game of the season was a great hit. We enjoyed having this program back, having to eliminate it last year due to hurricane damage. Our next game is Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m., between the Hurricanes and Lightnings. Junior games are tentatively planned to begin Dec. 9. The Christmas shop is now open for all boys and girls, as well as parents, who might care to browse and shop for their Christmas gifts. They can take them home wrapped and ready to go under the Christmas tree. We are anxiously preparing for our Christmas program and, as usual, things are hopping around here.

and , along with all teachers and staff, would like to congratulate the following students for making the Principal's Honor Roll for the first nine weeks of school: Great job, young people.

Our character trait for the week of Nov. 28 is Self Control - letting the Holy Spirit control my Spirit. Proverbs 16:32 "He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city." Wednesday, Nov. 30, is the final day of the contest for our canned food drive. The class with the highest ounces per capita will get a free lunch of pizza and ice cream.

Several of our students placed in the Regional Spelling Bee. 2nd. Place-and3rd. Place- and , 4th place- Two of our students also placed in the State Spelling Bee-3rd. place, 4th.

Students from all the classes are practicing for their part in the . This event will take place at the Hobe Sound Bible Churchon Dec. 7 and Dec. 9-11.

Congratulations to our "AB" or Teacher's Honor Roll winners for the first quarter:1st Grade: , 2nd Grade: 3rd Grade:, 4th Grade:5th Grade:Way to go Honor Roll students!

Thank you to everyone who attended the Auction. What a spectacular event! Our staff and students are so grateful for your support. A very special "Thank You" to the auction committee's for the tremendous job they all did. You are all so very special to Redeemer.

Christmas Float "Wish List" - white rope lights, white string lights, extension cords, white gossamer or tulle, white batting or fiberfill, plain white material or muslin, plywood, 2 x 8 boards, 2 x 4 boards, a quiet generator (to borrow), and lots and lots of loving, helping hands. For more information, contact the school office 286-0932.

Surf on over to www.redeemerstuart.com , then click on "School". Visit your child's class web page for important information, the basketball web page for a schedule of games, or just to catch up on what's happening at Redeemer Lutheran Church and School.

Wow Redeemer, you did a wonderful job making Grandparents Day so very extraordinary! A very special "Thank You", to all the volunteers who helped to make the day so fantastic for our children and their grandparents. The children did an awesome job showing their grandparents what they accomplish at Redeemer.

2nd Grade: The children will be collecting for "Toys-for-Tots" this year instead of having a class gift exchange; a U.S. Marine will be coming to the class to accept them.

The Ashley Carroll Center has been the center of much excitement recently as we approach the holiday season. Our fall middle school production featured three one-act plays last weekend! The art classes collaborated by constructing masks for "Herschel and the Hanukkah Goblins. Couch Potato Santa and Ebony Scrooge" allowed for a more contemporary version of Christmas cheer. Middle School drama students participated in this event under the direction of . Congratulations Drama Students!

On Tuesday the Early Childhood Department a.k.a. "Pilgrims and Indians" set the stage with songs and recitations about Thanksgiving. All the families were then invited to take part in the annual "Feastival" - a delicious meal of turkey and all the fixings - served by the teachers.

St. Michael's 5th grade Red Cross Club, which focuses on community involvement and leadership skills, is participating with their 2nd grade buddies in a holiday project of preparing and donating holiday stockings for 60 pre-schoolers from the Head Start Program of Port Salerno. On December 6th the club is taking a fieldtrip to the American Red Cross of Martin County to tour the facility and stuff the stockings!

Last week Mr. Lin Wang, Chinese Teacher, taught a traditional Chinese folk song "A Little Swallow" to the 8th grade Chinese Culture class. Coincidentally, the swallow was recently named as one of the five mascots "The Five Friendlies" for China's 2008 Olympics! Mr. Wang plays the two stringed Chinese violin and uses traditional Chinese music and songs to teach Chinese language and culture.

There will be a used uniform sale on Tuesday, Nov. 29. That evening all 7th and 8th grade students and families are invited to learn more about the Upper School Program at 7 p.m. in the Ashley Carroll Student Center. Parent Coffee for 9th grade will be on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 8:15 a.m. Beta Club, Student Council and NJHS will be inducted on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Science fair for grades 4-6 will take place on Wednesday & Thursday with the awards assembly at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2. Friday, Dec. 2 is Spirit Day and Pizza Day (grades 3-9). Look for St. Michael's in the Stuart and Hobe Sound Holiday parades.

This week our chapel was very special as Pastor Gary explained the first Thanksgiving feast to us and also the symbolism of including corn with our meal. We are so blessed to have a pastor who speaks to us at every chapel and teaches us about the things of God. We are thankful for Pastor Gary.

Our third graders have been working hard on vocabulary. They have been learning the definitions of words such as craving, molasses, gooey, barrels and pitcher.

In fourth grade students have found this week to be very exciting. As a part of their unit on Florida, they went to Savannas Preserve for a field trip called "Chores on the Pineapple Plantation". They learned about pioneer life in Jensen Beach in the late 1800's. They pumped water, washed clothes on a scrubboard with lye soap, ground corn, and learned what native plants their great, great grandparents might have eaten way back then. It made them appreciate all modern conveniences. In science they researched and taught each other about coral reefs, and ways to protect coral from danger.

Our fifth graders tell us that they have so much to be thankful for. They have a great school, a great country and most importantly, a great God! They thank their parents for their love and guidance as they help them to grow into young men and women who love God.

Thank you to the students who participated in the successful Science Fair. A list of winners will be published in the Shark Snips newsletter. Thank you to the judges, The District Science Fair will be in February.

PTSA invites all parents, students, teachers and staff to the General Membership Meeting on 11-28 at 7 p.m., in the cafeteria. Winners of the Reflections contest will be announced at this meeting. The School Dress Committee will present the proposed Dress Policy for next year. Eric Miller, President of Martin & St. Lucie County MADD is the guest speaker. The Mega Party for the PTSA Fundraiser will be Tuesday, 4-6 p.m., in the gym.

Congratulations to HOMS Robotics team members: They sparticipated in the FLL Treasure Coast Tournament on Nov. 19 and received the following awards: Team Interaction,Team Formation, and two for Team Spirit. Ms. Chen was the teams advisor and received the Adult Mentor Award.

Jazz Band will rehearse on Monday and Wednesday. Marching Band will have parade practice on Tuesday and Thursday. They will participate in the Stuart Holiday Parade on Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. and the Hobe Sound Holiday Parade on Dec. 3 at 1 p.m.

FCAT testing dates have been changed to the following: 8th grade FCAT Writes 2-7, 6th, 7th and 8th grade reading and math 3-6 and 3-7, 8th grade FCAT science 3-13, 6th, 7th and 8th grade NRT math and reading 3-15.

Indiantown Middle School teachers and students would like to thank for supporting our ESE curriculum through the Adopt-A-Class program this year.

After nearly a month of collecting, Indiantown Middle School Students and Staff gathered nearly 900 pounds of food. The Student Government would like to thank all for your kindness and endless effort to make this project such a success.

Thunderbird Cheerleaders will be participating in the Flamingo Regional Cheerleading Competition at Hidden Oaks Middle School on December 3rd. Be sure to some out and support our students.

Important December dates include: Home Basketball Games (December 1,5,8,14 and 15), 5th Grade Incentive trip (December 9th), 7th Grade Incentive trip to the Lyric Theater (December 9), 8th Grade Incentive Trip (December 13), IMS Winter Concert (December 13).

Then Marching Band and Little D's will be participating in the Stuart Christmas Parade on Dec. 2 and Hobe Sound Christmas Parade on Dec. 3. Beginning Band, 6th grade Chorus, Concert Band, 7th and 8th grade Chorus, Jazz Band, and Symphonic Band will present a concert on Dec. 14 at 7 p.m.

Any students interested in participating in Social Studies Academic Games see to pick up a permission slip. They meet on Mondays for practice and Tuesdays for competition. The competition offers a great chance to meet students from other middle schools in our county and play a fun trivia game about our early presidents and this years' theme, "The 1970s". The first meeting will be Monday, Nov. 28.

MMS's Science Fair will be held in the Media Center December 5-9. Parents are welcome to view the projects on December 8 from 5-7 p.m. The awards ceremony will take place in January prior to the Regional Science Fair in February.

ADOPT A PAW is officially rescheduled for Saturday, Dec. 10 from 9-11 a.m. If your child is interested in "Adopting A Paw" please have them see , or for the proper forms.

Builders Club, sponsored by Kiwanis International, contributed money to a local soup kitchen for Thanksgiving turkeys and sent greetings to its adopted first grade class at Warfield Elementary.

"Wishes Do Come True" Contest begins on 11/29. The class that fills the most wishes gets a prize from the JMC. Only teachers who submit a minimum of 5 wishes may participate.

"Grapes for Gramps and Grahams with Gram" is a Book Fair Open House event on Dec. 8. Community members (over 50) are encouraged to attend. They can choose a book for a student of their choice, as well as purchase items for the holidays.

CALC Spirit week begins Nov. 28! Wear the outfit that matches the theme of the day. Monday is Nerd Day; Tuesday is College Day; Wednesday is Twin Day; Thursday is Hat Day and Friday is 80's Day. Voting for CALC King and Queen will be Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (Nov. 28-0) at lunch. The Ice Cream Social will be Nov.30 after 6th period. The Winter Ball is Friday, December 2nd , 8 p.m.-12 a.m. at CALC. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at lunch.

School will be closed November 24-25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Wednesday, Nov. 23 is a teacher workday and students do not have class. Wednesday, November 30th is an early release day and school will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. Students with dual enrollment classes on the Chastain Campus are required to attend.

Registration for seniors for their spring classes continues through November. Students should see and to make an appointment to select schedules. Juniors will begin registering after the Thanksgiving break. Students are reminded that they need a 3.0 GPA and appropriate CPT scores to register for academic dual enrollment classes.

Semester finals for CALC's fall semester classes will be December 12 and 13. Finals for IRCC dual enrollment classes begin December 14-20. December 15 and 16 will be early release days and school will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. The end of the first semester is Dec. 16. Report cards will be sent out in January.

Attention Seniors: Remember that as on December 1st, you may go to the Bright Futures website and apply for your Bright Futures scholarships. Even if you are not currently eligible, you should still go on line and complete your application and then continue working on your eligibility. The website is: www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org .

There will be a final-final-final retake day for senior portraits on Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 3 to 4 p.m. This make-up day is only for the formal portrait for the yearbook. It is intended to allow students who missed the other senior portrait days, or whose photos were lost by bryn-alan, to still get their senior portrait in the yearbook. This final retake day will be held on campus, probably in the Media Center or the Auditorium. Stay tuned for further info as to the exact location.

PTSA announcement, Seniors, please bring in your labeled pics (no more than 5) to Room and place them in the Photo Drop Box. Don't forget pics from your days at MCHS, club activities, and other school events. We need everyone to participate. Your PTSA is planning a very special surprise at the end of the year. Please join us for another JBHS PTSA sponsored program on Thursday, December 1 from 7-8 p.m. in the Knowledge Center, entitled "Diversity Awareness" with facilitating. This coincides with Parent-Teacher Conferences. Refreshments will be served.

Holiday ornaments of Jensen Beach High School are available for $10.00. Look in the Falcon Flyer or front office for order forms. Checks should be made out to JBHS Band Boosters. All order forms should be turned into the band room or front office. December 5th is Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A between 4 and 8pm, come by and support the band!

John Carroll High School hopes that you had a blessed and fulfilling Thanksgiving Holiday! On Monday, November 28th there is a girls' JV and Varsity soccer games versus LPA, home, both teams play at 4 p.m., a boys' Varsity soccer game versus Okeechobee, home at 5:30 p.m.; and Penance services in the religion classes. On Tuesday, Nov. 29, there is a Herff Jones Graduation Announcement meeting for Seniors from 11:15-11:40 a.m.; a Herff Jones Junior Class Ring meeting from 11:50 a.m.-12:15 p.m., and a boys' basketball game versus Jensen Beach, away, JV at 6 p.m., and Varsity at 7:30 p.m.

On Nov. 30, there is a 300 Club meeting at 10 a.m. in the conference room; all parents interested in helping are welcome to attend! There is also an Amnesty International pie sale; a girls' basketball game versus PSL, home, JV at 5:30 p.m., Varsity at 7 p.m.; and a boys' Varsity soccer game versus FPW, home, at 4 p.m.

John Carroll Catholic High School and St. Anastasia Catholic School are proud to announce their Christmas Festival. The Christmas Festival will take place December 1st-4th on the St. Anastasia Soccer Field. Please join us from 3-9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1 and Friday, Dec. 2; 9 am.-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3; and 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sunday, December 4th.

We will be selling fraser fir Christmas trees, wreaths, handmade ornaments, sleigh gift sets, food, and baked goods. The trees range in size from 5/6 feet ($39), 6/7 feet ($49), 7/8 feet ($59), to 8/9 feet ($79). The fraser fir wreaths are $25 for a 24 inch wreath with a bow. The beautiful sleigh gift sets are $15 for a 9"x12" tin sleigh with black cherry potpourri. Please call the school today to reserve your items!

We will be having early release on Nov. 30. The Holiday Band and Opus program will be performing. December 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the gym. will be returning December 13 and 14th for the last time to order senior caps and gowns during lunches.

Baseball- For all boys planning to try out for the Baseball team should attend a mandatory meeting on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 3:15 p.m. at the baseball field. Conditioning will begin Dec. 5. Try outs will be in January. Baseball Boosters meeting will be Dec. 12 at 7 p.m.

HOMS is looking for high school students that need community service hours for tutoring middle school students. Tutoring takes place Tues. and Thurs from 4:00-5. You must have a B average or better.

Boston University Dr. Martin L. King, Scholarship Competition-Deadline December 1. 2006 SAE Engineering Scholarships online application is www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm- Deadline December 1.

Florida Atlantic University Honors College- Must submit an essay and have a school official complete a nomination form before December 15th. All scholarship applications are in the Guidance Department.

A "Thank You" goes out to all the clubs and classes that gave so generously to the this year. It was a huge success and an extra big thank you goes out to the Class of 2007 and for all there hard work in organizing the drive.

Also, another great big thank you goes out to for giving out 35 turkey dinners to families that live in the Martin County area for Thanksgiving. The Class of 2008 helped out with this project also by donating 11 turkeys from their class. In December the clubs and classes will be doing several things to make Christmas just a little nicer for some of the less fortunate. A couple of the things that they will be doing is gathering presents for the White Doves and going to the nursing homes with cookies for the patients. I think we can proudly say we are the best school in Martin County. Wouldn't you agree! Go Tigers!

Congratulations to She submitted her Veterans Day essay to the essay contest held by Creative Technologies, Inc. and it was selected for publication in their upcoming anthology. The article is now in the running for the top ten best essays! is also an outstanding athlete! She placed 5th in the state for the Woman's 100 Yard Back Stroke and 10th in the 200 Individual Medley.

Congratulations and good luck to the 2005-06 Boys and Girls Soccer teams! Our varsity boys won 3-2 over Vero Beach and our junior varsity boys won 1-0 over Vero Beach. Our varsity girls won 3-1 over Jensen Beach. Come out and support our teams. This weeks games: Our boys play @ Jensen Beach High School at 4:30 and 7 p.m. on Nov. 29 and our girls play @ Vero Beach at 4:30 and 7 p.m. on Nov. 28.

Tuesday, January 10th is the first day of Drivers Education for the third nine weeks. Class will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 3-5 p.m. in E-9. Maximum of 40 students and it is free! The last day of class is Tuesday, February 28th. See www.atreasurecoastdrivingschool.com for more sign up details or call 220-0510.

The Pre-IB/IB program holiday fundraiser Poinsettia sale is coming up soon! The beautiful 6" pot red poinsettias can be purchased for $10 each. Parents or students need to pick up their orders on December 3rd between 9:00 a.m. and 12 noon at Pinder's Nursery in Palm City. Please call at 781-1261 for questions and to place an order.

The annual IB program's Italian Night was held on Nov. 3, 2005. We want to thank and in Jensen Beach for their kind assistance and donations. We appreciate their support in helping to make the evening enjoyable for the IB students and their families. We also thank all the parent and student volunteers for their hard work and donations.

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