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Shawswick Middle School Announcements

Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Advisory Day 2

Are you interested in the THE BEDFORD CHILDREN’S CHORUS? It’s open to anyone in grades 4-8 and it’s starting January 18 at the First Christian Church in Bedford from 10am-11:30. Check out their website @ bedfordchildrenschorus.com. If interested please take a flyer from the table outside the office or see Miss Hostetter for one as well. Winter sports & club pictures will be taken Friday, January 24. ● Please have your uniforms & club t shirts with you for your pictures. You will

hand the photographer your order form with money when it’s your turn to get your picture taken.

The tryouts for Middle School Swim will be January 28th @5:30pm at the BNL pool and we will have a parent meeting Feb. 4th @5:30pm at the BNL pool. If interested, please sign up in the ms office. You must have a current physical on file to participate. Music Club a new club will be meeting TOMORROW during Day 1 Advisory in Miss Hostetter’s room. 8th Grade Parent Night will be held on February 4th at 6pm in the Performing Arts Center at BNL. This event is for all families of 8th-grade students attending 9th grade in the fall of 2020. BNL counselors will cover the details of the Indiana graduation requirements, explain the 2020-21 registration process that will take place this winter, and give tips on how to help your student have a successful high school career. You do not want to miss this event! Character quote of the day: “When your values are clear to you, making decisions becomes easier.”--Roy E. Disney


Tuesday, January 14, 2020 Advisory Day 1

Are you interested in the THE BEDFORD CHILDREN’S CHORUS? It’s open to anyone in grades 4-8 and it’s starting January 18 at the First Christian Church in Bedford from 10am-11:30. Check out their website @ bedfordchildrenschorus.com. If interested please take a flyer from the table outside the office or see Miss Hostetter for one as well. Winter sports & club pictures will be taken Friday, January 24. ● Please have your uniforms & club t shirts with you for your pictures. You will

hand the photographer your order form with money when it’s your turn to get your picture taken.

The tryouts for Middle School Swim will be January 28th @5:30pm at the BNL pool and we will have a parent meeting Feb. 4th @5:30pm at the BNL pool. If interested, please sign up in the ms office. You must have a current physical on file to participate. Music Club a new club will be meeting this Thursday during Day 1 Advisory in Miss Hostetter’s room. 8th Grade Parent Night will be held on February 4th at 6pm in the Performing Arts Center at BNL. This event is for all families of 8th-grade students attending 9th grade in the fall of 2020. BNL counselors will cover the details of the Indiana graduation requirements, explain the 2020-21 registration process that will take place this winter, and give tips on how to help your student have a successful high school career. You do not want to miss this event! Character quote of the day: “Emotions are not a choice. Behavior is.”-- Mark Manson


Monday, January 13, 2020 Advisory Day 2

Winter sports & club pictures will be taken Friday, January 24. Order forms will be available from your coach soon. The tryouts for Middle School Swim will be January 28th @5:30pm at the BNL pool and we will have a parent meeting Feb. 4th @5:30pm at the BNL pool. If interested, please sign up in the ms office. You must have a current physical on file to participate. Music Club a new club will be meeting this Thursday during Day 1 Advisory in Miss Hostetter’s room. 8th Grade Parent Night will be held on February 4th at 6pm in the Performing Arts Center at BNL. This event is for all families of 8th-grade students attending 9th grade in the fall of 2020. BNL counselors will cover the details of the Indiana graduation requirements, explain the 2020-21 registration process that will take place this winter, and give tips on how to help your student have a successful high school career. You do not want to miss this event! Character quote of the day: “Know your core competencies and focus on being great at them.”--Mark Cuban


Friday, January 10, 2020 Advisory Day 1

Today is Kasyn Flick's birthday and Joseph York's birthday is this weekend. Happy birthday Kasyn and Joseph! Winter sports & club pictures will be taken Friday, January 24. Order forms will be available from your coach soon. 8th Grade Parent Night will be held on February 4th at 6pm in the Performing Arts Center at BNL. This event is for all families of 8th-grade students attending 9th grade in the fall of 2020. BNL counselors will cover the details of the Indiana graduation requirements, explain the 2020-21 registration process that will take place this winter, and give tips on how to help your student have a successful high school career. You do not want to miss this event! The 7/8 grade boys basketball team played in their first game in 2020 last night when they traveled to Bloomington to take on the St. Charles Hawks. ● The 7th grade Farmers won 37-21. Leading the way was Ruel Steele with 12

points, while Tyler Stigall had 9 and Brayson Short scored 8. ● The 8th grade Farmers won 41-22. Memphis Louden and Kline Woodward

each scored 13 points. The boys host Orleans Monday night at 6pm, please come support your Farmers. Character quote of the day: “Our imperfections make us unique as surely as our strengths.” ― Toni Sorenson


Thursday, January 9, 2020 Advisory Day 2

Winter sports & club pictures will be taken Friday, January 24. Order forms will be available from your coach soon. 8th Grade Parent Night will be held on February 4th at 6pm in the Performing Arts Center at BNL. This event is for all families of 8th-grade students attending 9th grade in the fall of 2020. BNL counselors will cover the details of the Indiana graduation requirements, explain the 2020-21 registration process that will take place this winter, and give tips on how to help your student have a successful high school career. You do not want to miss this event! Character quote of the day: “By judging others, you make yourself easy to judge.” ― Ashly Lorenzana


Wednesday, January 8, 2020 Advisory Day 1

Join the 7th & 8th grade girls’ basketball team Thursday for a home basketball game vs. Paoli. Game time starts at 6:00. Have your ride here by 8:00 for pick up. Students: Great job today during the Fire-Drill Character quote of the day: “Forget about the fast lane. If you really want to fly, just harness your power to your passion.”--Oprah Winfrey


Tuesday, January 7, 2020 Advisory Day 2

Join the 7th & 8th grade girls’ basketball team Thursday for a home basketball game vs. Paoli. Game time starts at 6:00. Have your ride here by 8:00 for pick up. Character quote of the day: “JANUARY, The first month of the year, A perfect time to start all over again, Changing energies and deserting old moods, New beginnings, new attitudes”― Charmaine J Forde


Friday, December 20, 2019 Reindeer Games

Merry Christmas everyone! Have a safe and wonderful holiday!! We will see you Monday, January 6, 2020!!!


Thursday, December 19, 2019 Advisory-Day 1 & 2

Spirit week! ● Friday - Christmas Spirit Day - red & green all day long!

All items left in Lost & Found will be bagged up and donated December 20th. Mrs.Miller would like to congratulate her winning ELA groups for the second grading period: ● Period 1: Spain with 990 points

Sawyer Conner, Saryn White, Braydon Hudson, Mason Watson & Addy Godsey. ● Period 2: Italy with 1,274 points

Mackenzie Lenning, Evan Prince, Maddox Ray & Jenna Wagner. ● Period 4: Germany with 940 points

Brayden Beyers, Autumn Holmes, Kensie Perry & Ryan Stockton. ● Period 8: Europe with 684 points

Kylor Glenn, Dylan Goller, Anngelina Harris & Jaidyn Mulholland. ● Period 9: Italy with 955 points

Zacia Brookheart, Jamie Clay, Caleb Colbert, Lexi Mitternight & Ethan Turner. Awesome work everyone! To celebrate your victory, we will have pizza and drinks in Mrs. Miller's room at lunch today. Character quote of the day: I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself. Robert E. Lee


Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Advisory-Day 1

Today is Madison Chandler's birthday. Happy birthday, Madison! The following students need to see Mrs. Miller before the end of the day today to place your pizza order for tomorrow: ● Jaidyn Mullholand, Dylan Goller, Anngelina Harris, Kylor Glenn, Zacia

Brookheart, Caleb Colbert, Jamie Clay, Ethan Turner, & Lexi Mitternight. Spirit week! ● Thursday - Jersey Day - wear your favorite player’s jersey ● Friday - Christmas Spirit Day - red & green all day long!

6th grade boys’ basketball tryouts continue tonight from 3:15-5:30. All items left in Lost & Found will be bagged up and donated December 20th. Character quote of the day: “You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore.”― William Faulkner


Monday, December 16, 2019 Advisory-Day 2

8th Graders: Please bring Chromebooks to Advisory today Spirit week! ● Monday - Spirit Day - wear your purple & gold ● Tuesday - Pajama Day - wear your school appropriate pj’s and be comfortable ● Wednesday - Hat Day - you may be asked to take off your hat in class if

others around you can’t see the board ● Thursday - Jersey Day - wear your favorite player’s jersey ● Friday - Christmas Spirit Day - red & green all day long!

Attention Jr. Beta Club members: NO caroling today. There will be an officer’s meeting Tuesday during advisory. All items left in Lost & Found will be bagged up and donated December 20th. 6th grade boys’ basketball tryouts are this week! ● Tonight/ 5-7 / SES gym ● Tuesday/ 5:30-7:30 / SMS gym ● Wednesday/ 3:15-5:30 / SES gym

You must have a current physical on file in order to tryout. See Mr. Higgs if you have questions. Character quote of the day: “If you want to lead on the highest level, be willing to serve on the lowest.”-- John C. Maxwell


Friday, December 13, 2019 Advisory-Day 1

Today is Camryn Kurtz’ and Wyatt Craig’s birthday. Happy birthday, Camryn & Wyatt! Attention Jr. Beta Club members: you will NOT be caroling on Monday. There will be an officer’s meeting Tuesday during advisory. A couple of rings have been found. Please come to the office to identify. Student Council will be selling Candy Canes for $.50 during lunch. Please check the lost and found for your items!! All items left will be bagged up and donated December 20. 6th grade boys’ basketball tryouts will be: ● Monday, December 16th/ 5-7pm in the SES gym ● Tuesday, December 17th/ 5:30-7:30 in the SMS gym ● Wednesday, December 18th/ 3:15-5:30 in the SES gym

You must have a current physical on file in order to tryout. If interested, please add your name to the sign up sheet by the gym doors. Any questions please see Mr. Higgs. Character quote of the day: “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” ― Oscar Wilde



A ring has been found. Please come to the office to identify. Student Council will be selling Candy Canes for $.50 during lunch. Please check the lost and found for your items!! All items left will be bagged up and donated December 20. The 7/8 boys basketball team traveled to Paoli last night to take on the Rams. ● The 7th grade team lost 31-45. Tyler Stigall led the way with 10 points. ● The 8th grade Farmers won 44-25. Memphis Louden scored 14 points, Carter

Ritter had 9, Maliki Bridges pumped in 7, and Maddox Ray and Riley Walker each scored 6 points.

The boys return to action next Monday when they travel to Tri North. 6th grade boys’ basketball tryouts will be: ● Monday, December 16th/ 5-7pm in the SES gym ● Tuesday, December 17th/ 5:30-7:30 in the SMS gym ● Wednesday, December 18th/ 3:15-5:30 in the SES gym

You must have a current physical on file in order to tryout. If interested, please add your name to the sign up sheet by the gym doors. Any questions please see Mr. Higgs. Character quote of the day: “It is not fair to ask of others what you are unwilling to do yourself.”-- Eleanor Roosevelt


Tuesday, December 10, 2019 Advisory-Day 2

Student Council will be selling Candy Canes for $.50 during lunch. Please check the lost and found for your items!! All items left will be bagged up and donated December 20. 6th grade boys’ basketball tryouts will be: ● Monday, December 16th/ 5-7pm in the SES gym ● Tuesday, December 17th/ 5:30-7:30 in the SMS gym ● Wednesday, December 18th/ 3:15-5:30 in the SES gym

You must have a current physical on file in order to tryout. If interested, please add your name to the sign up sheet by the gym doors. Any questions please see Mr. Higgs. Character quote of the day: “If I won’t be myself, who will?”--Alfred Hitchcock



Student Council will be selling Candy Canes for .50 during lunch. Students: Please check the lost and found for your items!! Items left will be bagged up and donated December 20. 6th Graders: During Lunch, you have earned the right to have your devices back The 7/8 grade boys basketball team traveled to Brownstown Thursday night to take on the Braves. ● The 7th grade team lost 31-48. Gabe Fulkerson and Brayson Short each scored

10 points. ● The 8th grade Farmers won 36-35. Kline Woodward scored 13 points, Riley

Walker scored 7, and Maddox Ray had 6. 6th grade boys’ basketball tryouts will be: ● Monday, December 16th/ 5-7pm in the SES gym ● Tuesday, December 17th/ 5:30-7:30 in the SMS gym ● Wednesday, December 18th/ 3:15-5:30 in the SES gym

You must have a current physical on file in order to tryout. If interested, please add your name to the sign up sheet by the gym doors. Any questions please see Mr. Higgs. Character quote of the day: “In the end, it is important to remember that we cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are.”--Max De Pree


Friday, December 6, 2019 Advisory-Day 2

Jessie Faubion and Blake Langley will have birthdays this weekend. Happy early birthday Jessie and Blake! ATTENTION ALL JR. BETA CLUB MEMBERS: there will be an important meeting TODAY during advisory in the gym lobby. Student Council will be selling Candy Canes for .50 during lunch starting Monday. Students: Please check the lost and found for your items!! Items left will be bagged up and donated December 20. 6th grade boys’ basketball tryouts will be: ● Monday, December 16th/ 5-7pm in the SES gym ● Tuesday, December 17th/ 5:30-7:30 in the SMS gym ● Wednesday, December 18th/ 3:15-5:30 in the SES gym

You must have a current physical on file in order to tryout. If interested, please add your name to the sign up sheet by the gym doors. Any questions please see Mr. Higgs. Character quote of the day: “No matter how brilliant your mind or strategy, if you’re playing a solo game, you’ll always lose out to a team.”-- Reid Hoffman


Thursday, December 5, 2019 Advisory-Day 1

ATTENTION ALL JR. BETA CLUB MEMBERS: there will be an important meeting tomorrow during advisory in the gym lobby. Students: Please check the lost and found for your items!! Items left will be bagged up and donated December 20. 6th grade boys’ basketball tryouts will be: ● Monday, December 16th/ 5-7pm in the SES gym ● Tuesday, December 17th/ 5:30-7:30 in the SMS gym ● Wednesday, December 18th/ 3:15-5:30 in the SES gym

You must have a current physical on file in order to tryout. If interested, please add your name to the sign up sheet by the gym doors. Any questions please see Mr. Higgs. There will be a Parent & Athlete meeting TONIGHT @ 6:00PM in the BNL team room for those interested in participating in NL Middle School Wrestling. A current physical must be on file for you to participate. Please sign up by the gym doors if interested. Character quote of the day: “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.”-- Michael Jordan



Today is Hunter Thomas's birthday. Happy birthday, Hunter! All Jr. Beta Club money is due in the office at this time. Students: Please check the lost and found for your items!! Everything will be bagged up and donated December 20. 6th grade boys’ basketball tryouts will be: ● Monday, December 16th from 5-7pm in the elementary gym ● Tuesday, December 17th from 5:30-7:30 in the middle school gym ● and Wednesday, December 18th from 3:15-5:30 in the elementary gym.

You must have a current physical on file in order to tryout. If interested, please add your name to the sign up sheet by the gym doors. Any questions please see Mr. Higgs. There will be a Parent Meeting for those interested in participating in Wrestling this season on Thursday, December 5th at the BNL Team Room at 6:00 PM. Athletes are encouraged to attend this meeting along with their parent/guardian. ● Practice will start on Monday, December 9th from 4:00-6:00 PM in the upper

part of the Main Gym at BNL. A bus will be provided to take the athletes to BNL. It is the responsibility of your parent to pick you up after practice from BNL. A current physical must be on file for you to participate in practice. Please sign up by the gym doors if interested.

Character quote of the day: “Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value.” ― Albert Einstein


Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Advisory-Day 1

There will be a student council meeting today by the gym during advisory. The 7/8 grade boys basketball team returned to action last night when they traveled to Campellsburg to take on the West Washington Senators. ● The 7th grade team lost 24-29. Brayson Short scored 11 points, Gabe

Fulkerson had 7 and Tyler Stigall scored 6 points. ● The 8th grade Farmers won 34-22. Maliki Bridges led the way with 11

points and Kline Woodward scored 10. The 8th grade team is now (3-0) on the season.

The boys return to action Thursday night when they travel to Brownstown. Character quote of the day: “Let Tuesday tarnish your day with love and smiles. Happy Tuesday.”― Anthony T. Hincks



Door Decoration Contest Winner: Mrs. Miller’s Room!!! 6th grade boys’ basketball tryouts will be: ● Monday, December 16th from 5-7pm in the elementary gym ● Tuesday, December 17th from 5:30-7:30 in the middle school gym ● and Wednesday, December 18th from 3:15-5:30 in the elementary

gym. You must have a current physical on file in order to tryout. If interested, please add your name to the sign up sheet by the gym doors. Any questions please see Mr. Higgs. There will be a Parent Meeting for those interested in participating in Wrestling this season on Thursday, December 5th at the BNL Team Room at 6:00 PM. Athletes are encouraged to attend this meeting along with their parent/guardian. ● Actual practice will start on Monday, December 9th from 4:00-6:00

PM in the upper part of the Main Gym at BNL. A bus will be provided to take the athletes to BNL. It will be the responsibility of the parent to pick them up after practice from BNL. An Athletic Physical must be on file for the student-athlete to participate in practice. Please sign up by the gym doors if interested.

Cheerleaders: this is a reminder that you have practice Tuesday after school until 5. Any Jr. Beta Club orders/money should be turned in today to the office.

Character quote of the day: “The cynics may be the loudest voices – but I promise you, they will accomplish the least.” Barack Obama


Monday, November 25, 2019 Advisory-Day 2

We have a few students who will have birthdays during Thanksgiving break. Happy early birthday to Ethan Stancombe, Miley Potter, Kloe Cummings, Holly Poindexter, and Ian Crosby! Attention Jr. Beta Club Members: Please pick up an order form for club t-shirts from the table outside the office. Do you need another book or two to read over Thanksgiving break? The library will be closed tomorrow, so be sure to stop by the library today to stock up on some new books! Character quote of the day: “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others.” – Marcus Cicero


Friday, November 22, 2019 Advisory-Day 1

Tomorrow is Brayden Hudson's birthday. Happy birthday, Brayden! The library will be closed after lunch today. The 7/8 grade boys basketball team traveled to Mitchell last night to take on the Blue Jackets. ● Tyler Stigall scored 21 points and Brayson Short scored 10. ● The 8th grade team won 41-29. Kline Woodward and Maddox Ray

each scored 10 points. Memphis Louden was 1 point behind with 9 and Maliki Bridges scored 7.

The Farmers return to action on Monday December 2nd. Character quote of the day: “


Thursday, November 21, 2019 Advisory-Day 2

The boys’ and girls’ cross country team will have their banquet today during lunch in the gym lobby. Food and drinks will be provided. Character quote of the day: “When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are.”--Donald Miller


Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Advisory-Day 1

The boys’ and girls’ cross country team will have their banquet tomorrow, Thursday during lunch in the gym lobby. Food and drinks will be provided. The 7/8 grade boys basketball team opened up their season last night when they traveled to Eastern Greene. ● The 7th grade team lost 15-28. ● The 8th grade team won 34-22.

○ Memphis Louden scored 10 points; Riley Walker had 8; Maddox Ray and Maliki Bridges each contributed for 6; and Kline Woodward scored 4 points.

The Farmers return to action Thursday night when they travel to Mitchell. Character quote of the day: “What's done cannot be undone.” ― William Shakespeare


Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Advisory-Day 2

Today is Conner Chen, Savanna Evans, and Trinity Cady's birthday. Happy birthday, everyone! Character quote of the day: “What's done cannot be undone.” ― William Shakespeare

Shawswick Middle School

Announcements Monday, November 18, 2019

Advisory-Day 1 Character quote of the day:


Thursday, November 14, 2019 Advisory-Day 1

7th & 8th grade girls basketball team will practice today after school until 5:30pm in the elementary gym. Jr. Beta Club Members: This is the last call for member letters & dues. Also, there will be a meeting Friday during Advisory in the gym lobby. 8th graders: Please fill out the 8th grade survey on google classroom. 8th grade bests will be available to view today. Pictures will be taken tomorrow in the gym during advisory. Character quote of the day: “Whatever you are, be a good one.” Abraham Lincoln


Thursday, November 7, 2019 ADVISORY Day 2

The 7/8 grade girls volleyball banquet will be today after school until 4pm. Pizza & drinks will be provided. The NL Middle School Stars Football Team will have their banquet tonight at 6pm in the BNL cafeteria. Players & families are invited. Drinks & dessert will be provided. There will be a Student Council meeting Friday during Advisory in the gym lobby. Character quote of the day: “A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.” ― Phyllis Diller


Wednesday, November 6, 2019 ADVISORY Day 1

The 7/8 grade girls volleyball banquet will be Thursday, November 7th after school until 4pm. Pizza and drinks will be provided. If you have not already turned in your uniform please bring to the banquet. The NL Middle School Stars Football Team will have their banquet Thursday, November 7th at 6pm in the BNL cafeteria. Players and families are invited. Drinks and dessert will be provided. The following students should report to the band room during advisory to work on the poppy project for Veteran's Day.

7th

Logan Borden

Skyler Christenberry

Hunter Roodschild

8th

Alyson Baer

Aubrey Borden

Ian Cline

Savanna Evans

Bonnie Jo Faith

Blake Langley

Memphis Louden

Ella Peek

Cedar Petri

Jayden Ross

Character quote of the day: “In the end, it is important to remember that we cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are.”-- Max De Pree


Monday, November 4, 2019 ADVISORY Day 2

The 7/8 grade girls volleyball banquet will be Thursday, November 7th after school until 4pm. Pizza and drinks will be provided. If you have not already turned in your uniform please bring to the banquet. The NL Middle School Stars Football Team will have their banquet Thursday, November 7th at 6pm in the BNL cafeteria. Players and families are invited. Drinks and dessert will be provided. NO SCHOOL TOMORROW, Tuesday, November 5th for ELECTION DAY Character quote of the day: “Don’t let mental blocks control you. Set yourself free. Confront your fear and turn the mental blocks into building blocks.” ― Dr Roopleen


Friday, November 1, 2019 ADVISORY Day 1

The NL Middle School Stars Football Team will have their banquet Thursday, November 7th at 6pm in the BNL cafeteria. Players and families are invited. Drinks and dessert will be provided. There will be a Student Council meeting in the gym lobby TODAY during Advisory. Character quote of the day: “Obstacles are things a person sees when he takes his eyes off his goal.”--E. Joseph Cossman


Thursday, October 31, 2019 ADVISORY Day 2

The NL Middle School Stars Football Team will have their banquet Thursday, November 7th at 6pm in the BNL cafeteria. Players and families are invited. Drinks and dessert will be provided. There will be a Student Council meeting in the gym lobby Friday during Advisory. Character quote of the day: “Hold fast to dreams, For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird, That cannot fly.” ― Langston Hughes


Wednesday, October 30, 2019 ADVISORY Day 1

An earring & a pair of sunglasses have been found. Please come to the office to identify. The NL Middle School Stars Football Team will have their banquet on Thursday, November 7th at 6pm in the BNL cafeteria. Players and families are invited. Drinks and dessert will be provided. Character quote of the day: “Everyone wants to be appreciated, so if you appreciate someone, don’t keep it a secret.” --Mary Kay Ash


Tuesday, October 29, 2019 ADVISORY Day 2

Maraya Blakes birthday was yesterday. Happy brithday, Maraya! Grade-Level Google Classrooms: Staff, please note the appropriate grade-level Google Classroom Codes The NL Middle School Stars Football Team will have their banquet on Thursday, November 7th at 6pm in the BNL cafeteria. Players and families are invited. Drinks and dessert will be provided. Character quote of the day: “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.”--Henry Ford


Monday, October 28, 2019 ADVISORY Day 1

8th Graders & Vision Screening: Great work being respectful and on-point during vision screening. Awesome work, Farmer Leaders! Grade-Level Google Classrooms: Staff, please note the appropriate grade-level Google Classroom Codes Character quote of the day: “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” John C. Maxwell


Friday, October 25, 2019 ADVISORY Day 2

This weekend Megan Morton, Kadence Moore, and Monroe Adams have birthdays. Happy birthday, everyone! Attention All Jr Beta Club Members: Maggi Snack needs to meet with you during advisory in the gym lobby today! Come back tonight for the Shawswick PTO Harvest Carnival from 6:00-8:00. Join us for food, fun, games & prizes! Character quote of the day: “The right thing to do and the hard thing to do are usually the same.” - Steve Maraboli



Yesterday was Wyatt Bowman's birthday. Today is Mackensie Perry's birthday. Happy birthday Wyatt & Mackensie! Brain Games practice will take place during Advisory today in the FACS room. Please ask your Advisory Day 1 teacher for permission. This Friday is the Shawswick PTO Harvest Carnival from 6:00 - 8:00. Come for food & games. 2 liter bottles of pop are needed if you’d like to donate. You may bring them anytime to the middle school office. Join us for a good time! Character quote of the day: “Don't be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.” ― Roy T. Bennett



Notice: this is a time change! Tonight’s girls’ basketball practice will end at 5:00. Those of you that are interested in Brain Games, practice will be Tuesday & Thursday during Advisory this week in the FACS room. You must ask for permission from your Day 1 Advisory teacher to attend Brain Games practice. This Friday is the Shawswick PTO Harvest Carnival from 6:00 - 8:00. Come for food & games. 2 liter bottles of pop are needed if you’d like to donate. You may bring them anytime to the middle school office. Join us for a good time! Character quote of the day: “True ignorance is not the absence of knowledge, but the refusal to acquire it.” ― Karl R. Popper



Those of you that are interested in Brain Games, practice will be Tuesday & Thursday during Advisory this week in the FACS room. You must ask for permission from your Day 1 Advisory teacher to attend Brain Games practice. This Friday is the Shawswick PTO Harvest Carnival from 6:00 - 8:00. Come for food & games. 2 liter bottles of pop are needed if you’d like to donate. You may bring them anytime to the middle school office. Join us for a good time! Reminder: cheer practice is 3:15-5:00 today. Tonight concludes our 7/8th grade basketball tryouts: ● Girls’: 3:15-5:30 in the SES gym. ● Boys’: 3:15-5:30 in the SMS gym.

Character quote of the day: “Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.” ― Alexander Pope“



Those of you that are interested in Brain Games, practice will be Tuesday & Thursday this week during Advisory in the FACS room. Basketball tryout information: You must have a current physical on file in order to participate! Add your name to the sign up sheets on the gym doors if interested in playing. Everyone interested must attend tryouts. See Mr. Higgs if you have any questions. ● 7/8th grade girls’: Monday, October 21st 5:30-7:30 and Tuesday,

October 22nd 3:15-5:30. ● 7/8th grade boys’: Monday, October 21st and Tuesday, October 22nd

3:15-5:30. ● 6th grade boys’: No tryout information at this time.

Character quote of the day: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”--Nelson Mandela


Friday, October 11, 2019 ADVISORY Day 1

The following students will have birthdays over fall break: Audrey Crosby, Ruel Steele, Autumn Holmes, Gracie Cady, Tori Nikirk, and Thomas Gaither. Happy birthday, everyone! The boys middle school tennis team won their final match of the season last night vs. St. Vincent! Congratulations! Attention cheerleaders: All money is due to Mrs. Myers at this time. Please see her today! The Jr. Beta Club meeting has been changed to the gym lobby today during Advisory. The First Christian Church is having their annual Coat Bank for all students that need winter coats. You must have your parent/guardian with you for proper sizing. You may pick out a coat from 10-1 on the following Saturdays: October 12, 19, 26 and November 2 & 9. Character quote of the day: “It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.” John Wooden


Announcements Thursday, October 10, 2019

ADVISORY Day 2 Today is Briexin Kline's birthday. Happy birthday, Briexin! Attention cheerleaders: All money is due tomorrow to Mrs. Myers! The cheer order needs to be placed ASAP! There will be a Jr. Beta Club meeting Friday in the library during Advisory. The NL Stars football team returned to action Tuesday night when they travelled to Linton. ● The 7th grade team won 56-34. Cal Gates and Zach Brosamle each

rushed for two touchdowns. Gates threw 4 touchdown passes. Gabe Fulkerson had two receiving touchdowns, while Tate Woods and Logan Miracle had one a piece. The 7th grade Stars finished the season (8-2).

● The 8th grade team won 26-20. Ryker Hughes returned a punt for a touchdown and he rushed for a touchdown as well. Memphis Louden threw two touchdown passes to Maddox Ray. Louden had an interception on defense as well. The 8th grade Stars finished the season (8-2).

Looking for something fun to do over fall break? Attend the Bedford Parks Dept’s free event Thursday, October 17 @ Thornton Park from 10am-2pm.

Basketball tryout information: You must have a current physical on file in order to participate! Add your name to the sign up sheets on the gym doors if interested in playing. Everyone interested must attend tryouts. See Mr. Higgs if you have any questions. ● 7/8th grade girls’: Monday, October 21st 5:30-7:30 and Tuesday,



Character quote of the day: “The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do..”-Steve Jobs


Announcements Wednesday, October 9, 2019

ADVISORY Day 1 Why did the chicken cross the road? Because it heard about the Shawswick Farmer Cross Country team and needed to get as far away from Chick-Fil-A as possible!! The Farmers Cross Country team is walking away from our 2019 season with their heads held high! ● The Shawswick Lady Farmers are the official County Champions!!

Scoring for SMS were Madison Chandler with a PR of 15 minutes flat, Bo Haddan with a PR of 15:34. Savannah Russell with 15:51, Gracie Simmerman with 15:53, and Ella Peek with a PR of 15:54. Setting a PR at the BNL Invitational were Savannah Evans with 17:29, and Gracie Simmerman with 15:33. Setting a PR for the County Invitational were Meryl Kline with 18:16, Cameron Kurtz with 18:09, Macy Nicholson with 18:15, Maggie Peek with17:49, Kenzie Perry with 16:18, Maddie Simmerman with 16 flat, and Kerringtyn Yost with 16:56.

● The Shawswick boys team ran their way to their goal by breaking a 14-year streak and beating Mitchell at the BNL Invitational! The Farmers tied Mitchell for 2nd at the County Invitational, bumping to 3rd with a scoring tie-breaker. Scoring for the boy's team was Gibby Evans with 12:49, Maliki Bridges with a PR of 13:02, Brayden Patterson with a PR of 13:08, Grant Byers with a PR of 13:27, and Jacob Kinser with a PR of 15:26. Also setting a PR at the BNL Invitational were Colton Colbert with 18:03, Gibby Evans with 12:49, Thomas Gaither with 15:27, Houston Haddan with 16:14, Cameron Rollins with 17:18. and Carsen Wheelock with 16:57. Setting a PR at

the County Invitational was Caleb Colbert with 18:15, Mason Knoy with 16:32, Carson Rollins with 21:08

Great Job FARMERS!! Attention cheerleaders: Don’t forget that all money is due by Friday to Mrs. Myers! The cheer order needs to be placed ASAP! Looking for something fun to do over fall break? Attend the free event Thursday, October 17 @ Thornton Park from 10am-2pm. Activities include: games, bounce houses, music, balloon twisting, magic show, the BPD D.A.R.E officer, & Engine 2 from the BFD. Basketball tryout information: You must have a current physical on file in order to participate! Add your name to the sign up sheets on the gym doors if interested in playing. Everyone interested must attend tryouts. See Mr. Higgs if you have any questions. ● 6th grade girls’: tryouts conclude today 3:15-5. ● 7/8th grade girls’: Monday, October 21st 5:30-7:30 and Tuesday,



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Attention cheerleaders: Don’t forget that all money is due by Friday to Mrs. Myers! The cheer order needs to be placed ASAP! Looking for something fun to do over fall break? Attend the free event Thursday, October 17 @ Thornton Park from 10am-2pm. Activities include: games, bounce houses, music, balloon twisiting, magic show, the BPD D.A.R.E officer, & Engine 2 from the BFD. Basketball tryout information: You must have a current physical on file in order to participate! Add your name to the sign up sheets on the gym doors if interested in playing. Everyone interested must attend tryouts. See Mr. Higgs if you have any questions. ● 6th grade girls’: TODAY & WEDNESDAY 3:15-5. ● 7/8th grade girls’: Monday, October 21st 5:30-7:30 and Tuesday,



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Basketball tryout information: You must have a current physical on file in order to participate! Add your name to the sign up sheets on the gym doors if interested in playing. Everyone interested must attend tryouts. See Mr. Higgs if you have any questions. ● 6th grade girls’: TODAY & WEDNESDAY 3:15-5. ● 7/8th grade girls’: Monday, October 21st 5:30-7:30 and Tuesday,



Character quote of the day: “Don’t blow off another’s candle for it won’t make yours shine brighter.” Jaachynma N.E. Agu


Announcements Friday, October 4, 2019

ADVISORY Day 2 Today is Linda Thomas, Zoey Grimes, Jacob Jenkins, Jeremiah Jenkins & Isaac Jahn’s birthday. Tomorrow is Jacob Kinser's birthday. Happy birthday, everyone! Student Council forms are due today to Mrs. Moore in room B222. There will be a Jr. Beta Club Meeting today in the Library during Advisory. The First Christian Church is having their annual Coat Bank for all students that need winter coats. You must have your parent/guardian with you for proper sizing. You may pick out a coat from 10-1 on the following Saturdays: October 5, 12, 19, 26 and November 2 & 9. Basketball tryout information: You must have a current physical on file in order to participate! Add your name to the sign up sheets on the gym doors if interested in playing. Everyone interested must attend tryouts. See Mr. Higgs if you have any questions. ● 6th grade girls’: Monday, October 7th and Wednesday, October 9th

3:15-5. ● 7/8th grade girls’: Monday, October 21st 5:30-7:30 and Tuesday,



Character quote of the day: “We rise by lifting others.”--Robert Ingersoll



Today is Gabe Fulkerson & Hunter Davis’s birthday. Happy birthday, Gabe & Hunter! Attention Cheerleaders: there will be a meeting in Mrs. Myers’ room today during Advisory. Student Council forms are due tomorrow to Mrs. Moore in room B222. There will be a Jr. Beta Club Meeting Friday in the Library during Advisory. The First Christian Church is having their annual Coat Bank for any student that needs a winter coat. You must have a parent/guardian with you for proper sizing. You may pick out a coat from 10-1 on the following Saturdays: October 5, 12, 19, 26 and November 2 & 9. Tomorrow is Picture Retake Day! If you were absent or if you are new to our building and haven’t had your picture taken with us this year, tomorrow is it! Tomorrow is also Fall Sports picture day! 8th graders: your group photo is tomorrow as well! These photographers will arrive in the morning and they work quickly. Be prepared and on time! Basketball tryouts: Anyone interested in playing basketball must attend tryouts! Add your name to the sign up sheets on the gym doors if interested. You must have a current physical on file in order to participate. See Mr. Higgs if you have any questions.

● 6th grade girls’: Monday, October 7th and Wednesday, October 9th from 3:15-5 in the SMS gym.

● 7/8th grade girls’: Monday, October 21st from 5:30-7:30 in the SMS gym and Tuesday, October 22nd from 3:15-5:30 in the SES gym.

● 7/8th grade boys’: Monday, October 21st and Tuesday, October 22nd from 3:15-5:30 in the SMS gym.

● 6th grade boys’: No tryout information at this time. Your games don’t start until after Christmas break.

Character quote of the day: “He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.” ― Confucius



Today is Landon Young's birthday. Happy birthday, Landon! Attention students: Be sure to come to school with your chromebooks fully charged. Interested in Student Council? During passing periods or at the end of the day, pick up the Student Council form from Mrs. Moore in room B222 or from the table outside the office. (Do not disrupt class.) Return your completed form to Mrs. Moore by Friday, October 4. The Shawswick Farmers faced OMS again in the blistering heat Monday. ● The Girls took the victory with scorers being Madison Chandler, Ella

Peek, Gracie Simmerman, Bo Haddan, and Savannah Russell. ● The boys had very good times but still fell short against the Bearcats.

Scoring for the farmers was Gibby Evans, Brayden Patterson, Maliki Bridges, Grant Byers, and Thomas Gaither.

The First Christian Church, located at 1101 15th Street, is having their annual Coat Bank for any student that needs a winter coat. You must have a parent/guardian with you for proper sizing. You may pick out a coat from 10-1 on the following Saturdays: October 5, 12, 19, 26 and November 2 & 9. Picture retakes will be taken Friday, October 4. If you ordered pictures and want retakes, you must return your original photos intact to the photographer.

The 8th grade group picture & Fall Sports pictures will be taken Friday, October 4. ● XC & volleyball- bring your uniforms ● Boys’ tennis - bring your team shirts & rackets ● Football - coach’s choice

Basketball tryouts: Anyone interested in playing basketball must attend tryouts! Please add your name to the sign up sheet on the gym doors if you are interested. You must have a current physical on file in order to participate. See Mr. Higgs if you have any questions. ● 6th grade girls’: Monday, October 7th and Wednesday, October 9th

from 3:15-5 in the SMS gym. ● 7/8th grade girls’: Monday, October 21st from 5:30-7:30 in the SMS

gym and Tuesday, October 22nd from 3:15-5:30 in the SES gym. ● 7/8th grade boys’: Monday, October 21st and Tuesday, October 22nd

from 3:15-5:30 in the SMS gym. ● 6th grade boys’: No tryout information at this time. Your games

don’t start until after Christmas break.

Character quote of the day: “You don’t need a title to be a leader.” Mark Sanborn



Attention students: Be sure to come to school with your chromebooks fully charged. Attention cheerleaders: Mrs. Myers will have a cheer meeting/practice today from 3:15-4:30 in her classroom (A215). Interested in Student Council? During passing periods or at the end of the day, pick up the Student Council form from Mrs. Moore in room B222 or from the table outside the office. (Do not disrupt class.) Return your completed form to Mrs. Moore by Friday, October 4. The boys middle school tennis team fell to Immanuel Lutheran on Monday night. Porter Tlustek was a match winner for the Stars. Picture retakes will be taken Friday, October 4. If you ordered pictures and want retakes, you must return your original photos intact to the photographer. The 8th grade group picture & Fall Sports pictures will be taken Friday, October 4. ● XC & volleyball- bring your uniforms ● Boys’ tennis - bring your team shirts & rackets ● Football - coach’s choice

Basketball tryouts: Anyone interested in playing basketball must attend tryouts! Please add your name to the sign up sheet on the gym doors if

you are interested. You must have a current physical on file in order to participate. See Mr. Higgs if you have questions or concerns. ● 6th grade girls’: Monday, October 7th and Wednesday, October 9th

from 3:15-5 in the SMS gym. ● 7/8th grade girls’: Monday, October 21st from 5:30-7:30 in the SMS

gym and Tuesday, October 22nd from 3:15-5:30 in the SES gym. ● 7/8th grade boys’: Monday, October 21st and Tuesday, October 22nd

from 3:15-5:30 in the SMS gym. ● 6th grade boys’: No tryout information at this time. Your games

don’t start until after Christmas break.

Character quote of the day: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.”--Margaret Mead


Monday, September 30, 2019 ADVISORY Day 2

Attention students: It is your responsibility to charge your Chromebooks nightly. Too many of you are not doing this. Chromebooks should be fully charged by the time you get to school everyday. We know you can improve, so let’s make it happen. Attention cheerleaders: Mrs. Myers will have a cheer meeting/practice Tuesday, October 1 from 3:15-4:30 in her classroom (A215). Pick up your application for Student Council from the table outside the office or from Mrs. Moore in room B222 today. Please return your completed form to Mrs. Moore by Friday, October 4. Please come to the office to identify: lost glasses and several pieces of jewelry! The NL Stars football team returned to action on Saturday, September 28th when they hosted the Terre Haute boys and girls club. ● The 7th grade Stars won 30-0. Tate Woods, Zach Brosamle, and Cal

Gates each rushed for a touchdown. Gates threw a touchdown pass to Gabe Fulkerson. Gavin Pedersen had an interception and Patrell Childs and Brosamle had a fumble recovery. The 7th grade team is now (7-1) on the season.

● The 8th grade Stars won 42-6. Maddox Ray, Cole Southern, Rhett Brinson, and Memphis Louden each rushed for touchdowns. Louden threw a touchdown pass to Christian Garciano-Curren. Grissom May recovered a punt block for a touchdown as well. Grey Grier had a fumble recovery. The 8th grade team is now (7-1) on the season. The Stars return to action Tuesday when they travel to Seymour.

Attention students wanting to play basketball. Anyone interested in playing basketball must attend tryouts! Please add your name to the sign up sheet on the gym doors if you are interested. You must have a current physical on file in order to participate. Please see Mr. Higgs if you have questions or concerns. ● 6th grade girls: Tryouts will be: Monday, October 7th and

Wednesday, October 9th from 3:15-5 in the middle school gym. ● 7/8th grade girls: Tryouts will be: Monday, October 21st from

5:30-7:30 in the middle school gym and Tuesday, October 22nd from 3:15-5:30 in the elementary gym.

● 7/8th grade boys: Tryouts will be: Monday, October 21st from 3:15-5:30 and Tuesday, October 22nd from 3:15-5:30 in the middle school gym.

● 6th grade boys: No tryout information at this time. Your season starts after Christmas.

Picture retakes will be taken Friday, October 4. If you ordered pictures and want retakes, you must return your original photos intact to the photographer. The 8th grade group picture & Fall Sports pictures will be taken Friday, October 4. ● XC & volleyball- bring your uniforms ● Boys’ tennis - bring your team shirts & rackets ● Football - coach’s choice

Character quote of the day: “The only safe ship in a storm is leadership.” --Faye Wattleton


Friday, September 27, 2019 ADVISORY Day 1

This weekend Cheyenne Carver, Arshel Buckner, and Ian Cline will have birthdays. Happy birthday, everyone! Attention cheerleaders: Mrs. Myers will have a cheer meeting/practice Tuesday, October 1 from 3:15-4:30 in her classroom (A215). A necklace and a pair of glasses have been found. Please come to the office to identify. Picture retakes will be taken Friday, October 4. If you ordered pictures and want retakes, you must return your original photos intact to the photographer. The 8th grade group picture & Fall Sports pictures will be taken Friday, October 4. ● XC & volleyball- bring your uniforms ● Boys’ tennis - bring your team shirts & rackets ● Football - check with Coach Higgs for picture attire

Any 6th grade girl interested in trying out for the basketball team will need to attend tryouts. Tryouts will be on Monday, October 7th and Wednesday, October 9th from 3:15-5 in the middle school gym. If interesterested, please sign your name to the sign up sheet that’s been placed on the gym doors. You must have a current physical on file in order to participate. Any questions or concerns please see Mr. Higgs.

Today is the last day to order your Shawswick yearbook for $25.00. You must order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com. No extras will be ordered. The Farmers cross country team pushed themselves as hard as they could to bring the victory home to Shawswick against rivals BMS. ● The boys were fueled by the motivation to take back the win after

falling short by 1 point at our last meet with BMS. They did just that winning 26 to 29. Scoring for the boys were Gibson Evans, Brayden Patterson, Maliki Bridges, Grant Byers, and Jacob Kline.

● The girls made sure to keep a winning record against BMS winning 20 to 46. Scoring for the girls were Madison Chandler, Savannah Russell, Bo Haddan, Gracie Simmerman, and Madison Simmerman.

Runners that set a PR last night are: Maliki Bridges, Caleb Colbert, Gibson Evans, Thomas Gaither, Houston Haddan, Jacob Kinser, Mason Knoy, Brayden Patterson, Cameron Rollins, and Carson Rollins. For the girls, Madison Chandler, Bo Haddan, Meryl Klein, Cameron Kurtz, Macy Nicholson, Ella Peak, Maggie Peak, and Karringtyn Yost. Shout out to Colton Colbert who set his personal best last week! Character quote of the day: “If you want to lead on the highest level, be willing to serve on the lowest.”--John C. Maxwell

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Announcements Thursday, September 26, 2019

ADVISORY Day 2 A necklace has been found. Please come to the office to identify. Picture retakes will be taken Friday, October 4. If you ordered pictures and want retakes, you must return your original photos intact to the photographer. The 8th grade group picture & Fall Sports pictures will be taken Friday, October 4. ● XC - bring your uniform ● Boys’ tennis - bring your team shirts & rackets ● Volleyball - bring your uniform ● Football - check with Coach Higgs for picture attire

If anyone is interested in being on a Teen Brain Games team, please see Mr. Bailey. The games will be held on November 18 and 19 at the StoneGate Center for Arts & Education in downtown Bedford. Any 6th grade girl interested in trying out for the basketball team will need to attend tryouts. Tryouts will be on Monday, October 7th and Wednesday, October 9th from 3:15-5 in the middle school gym. If interesterested, please sign your name to the sign up sheet that’s been placed on the gym doors. You must have a current physical on file in order to participate. Any questions or concerns please see Mr. Higgs.

Tomorrow is it boys & girls! The deadline to order your Shawswick Yearbook for the low price of $25.00 Friday, September 27. You must order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com. No extras will be ordered. Character quote of the day: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” ― Winston S. Churchill



Wednesday, September 25, 2019 ADVISORY Day 1

A necklace has been found. Please come to the office to identify. The 8th grade group picture & Fall Sports pictures will be taken Friday, October 4. ● XC - bring your uniform ● Boys’ tennis - bring your team shirts & rackets ● Volleyball - bring your uniform ● Football - check with Coach Higgs for picture attire

If anyone is interested in being on a Teen Brain Games team, please see Mr. Bailey. The games will be held on November 18 and 19 at the StoneGate Center for Arts & Education in downtown Bedford. The Farmers cross country team took on the zig-zagging hills of the Paoli Invitational last night. WIth 14 schools being represented Shawswick girls placed 5th as a team and the Boys placed 7th as a team. Every runner gave their all and really pushed to run hard for their team and their school. Be sure to give a shout out to a cross country runner today, and while you are at it, wish them well for tomorrow’s meet against BMS! Any 6th grade girl interested in trying out for the basketball team will need to attend tryouts. Tryouts will be on Monday, October 7th and Wednesday, October 9th from 3:15-5 in the middle school gym. If interesterested, please sign your name to the sign up sheet that’s been placed on the gym doors. You must have a current physical on file in order to participate. Any questions or concerns please see Mr. Higgs.

Friday, September 27 is the deadline to order your Shawswick Yearbook for the low price of $25.00. You must order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com. No extras will be ordered. Character quote of the day: “It is better to be alone than in bad company.” ― George Washington



Tuesday, September 24, 2019 ADVISORY Day 2

School pictures & ID’s will be handed out today during 9th period. Picture retakes are Friday, October 4. The 8th grade group photo will also be taken Friday, October 4. Fall Sports Pictures will be taken Friday, October 4. ● Football - check with Coach Higgs for picture attire ● XC - bring your uniform ● Boys’ tennis - bring your team shirts & rackets ● Volleyball - bring your uniform

If anyone is interested in being on a Teen Brain Games team, please see Mr. Bailey. The games will be held on November 18 and 19 at the StoneGate Center for Arts & Education in downtown Bedford. Having trouble seeing in class? Are you squinting just to be able to see your friends? Please come to the office to claim your pair of lost glasses! Any 6th grade girl interested in trying out for the basketball team will need to attend tryouts. Tryouts will be on Monday, October 7th from 3:15-5 and Wednesday, October 9th from 3:15-5 in the middle school gym. Please sign your name on the gym doors if you are interested. You must have a current physical on file in order to participate. Any questions or concerns please see Mr. Higgs.

Friday, September 27 is the deadline to order your Shawswick Yearbook for the low price of $25.00. You must order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com. No extras will be ordered. Character quote of the day: “Any fool can know. The point is to understand.” ― Albert Einstein




A pair of glasses & case has been turned in at the office. Please come to identify. Friday is the deadline to order your Shawswick Yearbook for the low price of $25.00. You must order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com. No extras will be ordered. Character quote of the day: “When people talk, listen completely.” Ernest Hemingway



Friday, September 20, 2019 ADVISORY Day 2

Tomorrow is Gabe Hayes, Matthew Hunsaker, and Mason Watson's birthday. Happy birthday, everyone! Current 7th & 8th grade Jr Beta Club members will be meeting today in the Library during Advisory. Games Club will meet today in Mrs. Finley’s room during Advisory. Grades must be C’s or better to attend. The Farmers Cross Country team ran a fantastic meet against OMS and Saint Charles last night. ● The girls placed second with Savannah Russell, Bo Haddan, Madison

Chandler, Maddie Simmerman, and Ella Peek scoring for SMS. ● Scoring for the Farmers were Tucker Inman, Brayden Patterson,

Gibson Evans, Maliki Bridges, and Grant Byers. This loss does not come due to a lack of effort as the following list of runners set their personal record (PR) during this race: Maliki Bridges, Grant Byers, Gibson Evans, Houston Haddan, Jacob Kinser, Mason Knoy, Brayden Patterson, Cameron Rollins, Madison Chandler, Bo Haddan, Ella Peak, and Maddie Simmerman! WAY TO RUN IT FARMERS!! You have 1 week to order your Shawswick Yearbook for the low price of $25.00. You must order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com. No extras will be ordered. Character quote of the day: “We rise by lifting others.” Robert Ingersoll



Thursday, September 19, 2019 ADVISORY Day 1

Current 7th & 8th grade Jr Beta Club members will be meeting tomorrow in the Library during Advisory. You have 8 more days to order your Shawswick Yearbook for the low price of $25.00. You must order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com. No extras will be ordered. Character quote of the day: “Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.”― John Lennon



Tuesday, September 17, 2019 ADVISORY Day 1

Reminder MS Football: No practice today nor Friday. Practice will be held Wednesday & Thursday of this week. Both cross country teams fell to Edgewood, but not without a hard fight giving their all! ● Scoring for the girls were Savannah Russell, Gracie Simmerman, Bo

Haddan, Ella Peek, and Madison Chandler. There are many noteworthy mentions as Camryn Kurtz, Macy Nicholson, Ella Peak, Maggie Peak, Gracie Simmerman, and Savannah Russell all PR'd at the meet last night!

● Scoring for the boys were Brayden Patterson, Gibson Evans, Grant Byers, Maliki Bridges, and Houston Haddan. The noteworthy mention for the boys is Gibson Evans who PR'd last night as well!

Be sure to wish the team well as they face OMS and St Charles this Thursday! The NL Stars football team hosted the Salem Lions on Monday night. ● The 7th grade Stars lost a hard fought game 20-14. Cal Gates had

two rushing touchdowns. The 7th grade Stars are now (6-1) on the season.

● The 8th grade Stars won 30-8. Christian Garciano-Curren caught a touchdown pass from Memphis Louden. Christian, Ryker Hughes, and Maddox Ray each rushed for a touchdown. The 8th grade team is now (6-1) on the season.

The Stars return to action on Saturday September 28th at 2pm when they host Terre Haute. The Shawswick yearbook is on sale now for $25.00 until September 27. All orders must be made online at www.jostensyearbooks.com. No extras will be ordered. Character quote of the day: “Mountaintops inspire leaders but valleys mature them.” Winston Churchill




Congratulations to the winners of our ILearn return paper drawing: ● 6th grade: Madison Chandler ● 7th grade: Maggie Gratzer ● 8th grade: Caleb Colbert

You may pick up your prizes from the office at the end of the day today! Don’t forget to order your copy of the Shawswick yearbook with 4 free icons for the low price of $25.00 by September 27. All orders must be made online at www.jostensyearbooks.com. No extras will be ordered. Character quote of the day: “Treat people as if they were what they ought to be, and you help them become what they are capable of being.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe



Friday, September 13, 2019 ADVISORY SPECIAL

*All students are to report outside today during Advisory. As a bonus, you will all be given a special treat.* Tomorrow is Katie Sites birthday. Happy Birthday, Katie! TheJr. Beta Club meeting scheduled for today will be rescheduled for one day next week. Stay tuned! Don’t forget to order your copy of the Shawswick yearbook with 4 free icons for the low price of $25.00 by September 27. All orders must be made online at www.jostensyearbooks.com. No extras will be ordered. It was another hot day for the Farmers Cross Country team to hit the course at Parkview going up against rival BMS. ● The girls remain undefeated taking the win securing 8 of the top 10

spots scoring 23 with BMS scoring 41. Scoring for the girls: Savannah Russell, Gracie Simmerman, Bo Haddan, Kenzie Perry, and Ella Peek, and having Madison Chandler, Maddie Simmerman, and Karingtyn Yost listed as notable athletes displacing BMS to secure the win!

● There will be cake served in the cafeteria in honor of the girls’ defeat of BMS.

● The boys nearly took the win but fell 1 point short of a victory. Scoring were Brayden Patterson, Gibby Evans, Grant Byers, Maliki Bridges, and Jacob Kinser, with Houston Haddan as the notable athlete for the boys climbing several positions to be the Farmers 6th finisher.


The NL Stars football team traveled to Tri North Tuesday night. ● The 7th grade Stars won 18-6. Cal Gates rushed for two touchdowns

and he threw a touchdown reception to Gabe Fulkerson. Ruel Steele and Gates had an interception as well.

● The 8th grade Stars lost 33-6. Memphis Louden threw a touchdown pass to Riley Walker.

The Stars traveled to Jennings County on Thursday night. ● The 7th grade team won 34-18. Cal Gates threw a touchdown pass to

Brayson Short. Gates, Gabe Fulkerson, and Tate Woods each ran for touchdown. Gavin Pedersen had two interceptions and ran one back for a touchdown. Junior Arellano blocked a punt. The 7th grade team is now (6-0) on the season.

● The 8th grade Stars won by a score of 30-12. After being down 6-0 at halftime, the Stars woke up and dominated the second half. Maddox Ray, Ryker Hughes, and Christian Garciano-Curren each rushed for a touchdown. Ryker Hughes got the energy started by blocking a punt and Grissom May caught it and returned it for a touchdown. The 8th grade team is now (5-1) on the season.

Character quote of the day: “Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education.” ― Martin Luther King Jr.


Thursday, September 12, 2019 ADVISORY DAY 2

Football cheerleaders are to report to Mrs. Wright’s room today during Advisory. American Sign Language Club will meet for the first time today during Advisory in Mrs. Ditton’s room, B214. We will meet once a week: every Thursday Day 2, and every Friday Day 2. Students should maintain a C or better in all classes to participate. All skill levels are welcome. There will be a Jr. Beta Club meeting this Friday for all current 7th and 8th grade members during Advisory in the Library. Don’t forget to order your copy of the Shawswick yearbook with 4 free icons for the low price of $25.00 by September 27. All orders must be made online at www.jostensyearbooks.com. Shawswick will not be ordering extras. You must order one for yourself to guarantee a book. Character quote of the day: “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” ― Mahatma Gandhi



Wednesday, September 11, 2019 ADVISORY DAY 1

There will be a cake celebration today for the volleyball teams in the cafeteria during lunch for the double win over Bedford last night! Congratulations Ladies!! Don’t forget to order your copy of the Shawswick yearbook for the low price of $25.00 by September 27. If you order by then, you also get 4 free icons. Order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com. We will not be ordering extras. You must order one for yourself to guarantee a book. Middle School Students: New morning plan. All middle school students will report to the middle school gym. If you are eating breakfast, you will be released to the cafeteria, but if you choose not to eat, you will remain in the gym until the 8 am bell. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Calhoun or Mrs. Pace. The 93-degree temps were not enough to hold the Shawswick Farmers down last night at their cross country meet against The Brownstown Braves. ● The girls ran first, nearly sweeping the Braves taking 4 of the top 5

spots, winning 18 to 38. Scoring for the girls were: Savannah Russell, Bo Haddan, Madison Chandler, Gracie Simmerman, and Kenzie Perry.

● Up next, the boys took the win 25 to 30. Scoring for the boys: Brayden Patterson, Gibby Evans, Maliki Bridges, Grant Byers, and Jacob Kinser.


All runners pushed hard and earned a day off of practice! Take it easy runners and get ready for another meet tomorrow against BMS at Parkview! Character quote of the day: “You can never be overdressed or overeducated.” - Oscar Wilde


Tuesday, September 10, 2019 ADVISORY DAY 1

Today is Savannah Morton's birthday. Happy birthday, Savannah! The deadline to order your copy of the Shawswick yearbook for the low price of $25.00 is September 27. If you order by then, you also get 4 free icons. Order online at www.jostensyearbooks.com. We will not be ordering extras. You must order one for yourself to guarantee a book. Middle School Students: New morning plan. All middle school students will report to the middle school gym. If you are eating breakfast, you will be released to the cafeteria, but if you choose not to eat, you will remain in the gym until the 8 am bell. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Calhoun or Mrs. Pace. Character quote of the day: “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”--Ralph Waldo Emerson



Monday, September 9, 2019 ADVISORY DAY 2

Yesterday was Dylan Deckard's birthday. Today is Saryn White's birthday. And tomorrow is Layton Hutchinson's birthday. Happy birthday, everyone! It’s time to order your Shawswick Yearbook for the low price of $25.00 with 4 free icons at www.jostensyearbooks.com. Orders for the yearbook are done online only and ordering at the special price is open until September 27. Be sure to select Shawswick Schools when ordering. (One of our families ordered a BMS yearbook last year by mistake.) We will not be ordering extras. You must order one for yourself to guarantee a book. There will be a meeting today in Mrs. Roberts’ room (A216) during Advisory for the YOUNG AUTHOR'S WRITER’S CLUB. There will be a Games Club Informational Meeting during Advisory today. You must have a C or better in all classes to participate. The boys middle school tennis team lost on the road at Paoli on Thursday night. Porter Tlustek was a winner for the Stars. They are back in action at home against Immanuel Lutheran tonight at 4:30pm. Middle School Students New morning plan. All middle school students will report to the middle school gym. If you are eating breakfast, you will head to the cafeteria, but if you choose not to eat, you will remain in the gym until the 8am bell. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Calhoun or Mrs. Pace.


Character quote of the day: “"In every day, there are 1,440 minutes. That means we have 1,440 daily opportunities to make a positive impact."--Les Brown


Thursday, September 5, 2019 ADVISORY DAY 1

A key has been turned in at the office. Please come to identify. There are a lot of books available that students have put on hold. If your book becomes available, Mrs. Gaither will add your name to the white board outside of the library. Remember that you can't have any SMS overdue books if you want to check out a new one. Also, the books will only be held for a few days. Character quote of the day: “ It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” - e.e. cummings


Wednesday, September 4, 2019 ADVISORY DAY 2

Please return your ILEARN acknowledgement form to the office. There are a lot of books available that students have put on hold. If your book becomes available, Mrs. Gaither will add your name to the white board outside of the library. Remember that you can't have any SMS overdue books if you want to check out a new one. Also, the books will only be held for a few days. The Shawswick Farmers Cross Country Team ran hard against Mitchell yesterday, despite the sweltering heat. ● The Girls managed to take the win with top finishers being

Savannah Russell, Bo Haddan, Madison Chandler, Gracie Simmerman, and Karringtyn Yost.

● The boys fell short of the win, but many still got their best times on our home course. Placing for the boys were Gibson Evans, Brayden Patterson, Grant Byers, Maliki Bridges, and Thomas Gaither.

Note worthy runners for this meet were Carson Rollins finishing over 3 minutes faster than the last. And Kenzie Perry for the girls dropping 2 minutes from her previous time. Definitely note worthy is Tucker Inman from Shawswick Elementary who ran with the team, and though his time did not count in the meet, he finished second overall with a time of 13 minutes and 19 seconds, only 1 second short of the overall winner! The NL Stars football team returned to action on Tuesday night when they hosted the Edgewood Colts. The 7th grade Stars won by a score of 32-6. Scoring rushing touchdowns for the Stars were Cal Gates, Gabe

Fulkerson, Tyler Webb, and Zach Brosamle. Cal Gates threw a touchdown pass to Brayson Short. The 7th graders remain perfect at 3-0. The 8th grade Stars beat Edgewood 36-12. Maddox Ray rushed for three touchdowns while Christian Garciano-Curren rushed for one. Memphis Louden threw a touchdown pass to Gabe Nelson. The 8th grade Stars are now 4-0. They return to action on Tuesday 9/10 when they travel to Bloomington North High School to play the Tri North Trojans. Character quote of the day:


Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Advisory DAY 1

Important papers for parent/guardian will be handed out during 9th period. Please take them home. Character quote of the day:


Thursday, August 29, 2019 Advisory DAY 1

Today is Harryson Hayes's birthday. Happy birthday, Harryson! School picture day is TOMORROW. Remember to bring your order forms back Friday for the photographer. Character quote of the day: “Don't just read the easy stuff. You may be entertained by it, but you will never grow from it.”


Wednesday, August 28, 2019 Advisory Schedule 2

Today is Harryson Hayes's birthday. Happy birthday, Harryson! The Shawswick Farmers took the win for both the boys and girls cross country meets. The girls had 7 of the top 10 spots pulling off a 1 point win and the boys finished with 6 in the top 10 positions finishing with a 20 point difference over their opponents. School picture day is Friday, August 30. Remember to bring your order forms back Friday for the photographer. Character quote of the day: “Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.” Ryunosuke Satoro


Tuesday, August 27, 2019 Advisory Schedule 1

Yesterday was Camden Myers' birthday. Happy belated-birthday, Camden! Reminder: Students - Early dismissal from the buses mean you are going to the cafeteria. You are not to go to your lockers. Also, you are not to be on your cell phones. Cell phones are to remain in your lockers until lunch time. After lunch, they are to be returned to your lockers and picked up at the end of the day. School picture day is Friday, August 30. Remember to bring your order forms back Friday for the photographer. Character quote of the day: Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. - Helen Keller


Monday, August 26, 2019 Advisory Schedule 2

Today is School picture day is Friday, August 30. Order forms will be handed out 9th period today! Character quote of the day: “


Friday, August 23, 2019 Advisory Schedule 1

Today is Gabrella McVey's birthday. Happy birthday! BNL Stars Football: The North Lawrence Stars football team opened up their 2019 season on Thursday night when they hosted the Jackson Creek

Jaguars. The 7th grade stars won by a score of 8-0. It was a hard fought game in the rain but the Stars took the lead with 58 seconds left in the game on a long touchdown run by Cal Gates. The Stars secured the win by a game ending interception by Gavin Pedersen. The 8th grade Stars beat the Jaguars in a much more convincing way by a score of 28-0. The Stars dominated from the start to finish with a leading score of 20-0 at the half. Scoring touchdowns for the stars were Christian Garciano-Curren with 2, Memphis Louden, and Piaire Childs. The Stars also had a big fumble recovery right before the half by Grey Grier which was converted into a touchdown with 12 seconds left. The Stars will travel to Batchelor Middle School on Monday and to Mitchell on Thursday.. School picture day is Friday, August 30. Order forms will be sent home during 9th period on Monday next week. Character quote of the day: “Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” Lao Tzu


Thursday, August 22, 2019 Advisory Schedule 2

After the Bell begins today! Students wanting to attend are to meet in the cafeteria after school. After the Bell ends at 4:30. Please have your parent/guardian here promptly at 4:30. See Mr. Housel or Mr. Batz if you have questions. Chromebooks - Students, please remember that your activity on the Chromebook is logged and monitored, so make wise decisions on what you do. Inappropriate sites and games could result in disciplinary action including suspension. School picture day is Friday, August 30. Order forms will be sent home next week. Character quote of the day: ““If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.” ― Mark Twain


Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Schedule | Advisory split

Today is Josh Peek, Madison Schulz & Trace Walters’ birthday. Happy birthday, everyone! After the Bell starts this Thursday!. Meet in the cafeteria after school. After the Bell ends at 4:30. Please have a ride to take you home at 4:30. See Mr. Housel or Mr. Batz if you have any questions. Advisory & NWEA Today after lunch we will go back to 9th period for a short time. After that, you will have a full-period Day One and Day Two Advisory. During those advisories, those who HAVE NOT completed their NWEA tests will be called to the cafeteria. Again, we will call you out via the intercom. Chromebooks. Students, please remember that your activity on the Chromebook is logged and monitored, so make wise decisions on what you do. Inappropriate sites and games could result in disciplinary action including suspension. School picture day is Friday, August 30. Order forms will be sent home next week. Character quote of the day: “Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing. - Abraham Lincoln


Monday, August 19th, 2019 Schedule | Day 2

Today is Mercedez Angeles’ birthday, and Isabelle Alldredge's birthday was yesterday. Happy birthday Mercedez and Izzy! After the Bell starts this Thursday!. Meet in the cafeteria after school. After the Bell ends at 4:30. Please have a ride to take you home at 4:30. See Mr. Housel or Mr. Batz for questions. Character Quote of the Day: “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” - Theodore Roosevelt.


Friday, August 16th, 2019 Schedule | Day 1

Today is Mr. Calhoun’s birthday. Happy Birthday! Students are to take their chromebooks to advisory today! Character Quote of the Day: “We generate fears while we sit. We overcome them by action.” Dr. Henry Link


Thursday, August 15th, 2019 Schedule | Day 2

Today is Mackenzie Lenning & Emily Enochs’s birthday. Happy birthday! Boys’ middle school tennis: information is on the table outside the office for any boy interested in playing. All Cheerleaders are to report to Mrs. Wright’s room today immediately after school. Attention Student Athletes & Teachers: The only students that should be leaving class at 3:00 are the students that are riding a Heltonville bus home. NOT student athletes that want to change early. You are to stay in class until 3:08. Character Quote of the Day: “I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” Stephen R. Covey


Wednesday, August 14th, 2019 Schedule | Day 1

Today is Ellie Grant and Isaiah Prince's birthday. This past weekend, Josie Dotts Alyson Baer had birthdays. Happy birthday, everyone! Attention Student Athletes & Teachers: The only students that should be leaving class at 3:00 are the students that are riding a Heltonville bus home. NOT student athletes that want to change early. You are to stay in class until 3:08. Boys’ middle school tennis: information is on the table outside the office for any boy interested in playing. Character Quote of the Day: “Ability is what you are capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.” -Zig Ziglar


Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 Schedule | Day 2

Boys’ middle school tennis information is on the table outside the office for any boy interested in playing. Character Quote of the Day:


Monday, August 9th, 2019 Schedule | Day 1

-Tissues are needed. If you have boxes of tissues in your lockers and haven’t given them to a classroom yet, please give to your advisory classes. -Boys / Girls Club participants and Middle School Football players: Your afternoon will pick you up in front of the school near Entry #2, the main entrance. -Boys’ MS Tennis information is located on the table outside the office for any boy interested in playing this year. -Smartphones | Rules Reminder: you may have your phones during lunch time only! No photos or videos are to be taken. All other times during the school day, they are to remain in your lockers. -Dress Code Review | Character Quote of the Day: “Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision.” Peter F. Drucker


Friday, August 9th, 2019 Schedule | Day 2

-Last call for Chromebook protection plan money is at the 3:08 bell. If you need to call home, please do so at this time. -Tissues are needed. If you have boxes of tissues in your lockers and haven’t given them to a classroom yet, please give to your advisory classes. -Dungeons & Dragon will be meeting in Mrs. Finley’s room today during Advisory - A213. -Boys / Girls Club participants and Middle School Football players: Your afternoon will pick you up in front of the school near Entry #2, the main entrance. -Boys’ MS Golf information is located on the table outside the office for any boy interested in playing this year. -Smartphones | Rules Reminder: you may have your phones during lunch time only! No photos or videos are to be taken. All other times during the school day, they are to remain in your lockers. -Girls’ middle school golf practice will be Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday this week from 4:30 to 6:00 at Otis Park. Students must have a physical on file at the school and bring your clubs.

Character Quote of the Day: “The best index to a person's character is how he treats people who can't do him any good, and how he treats people who can't fight back.”


Wednesday August 7th, 2019 Schedule | Day 2

-Boys and Girls Club participants and Middle School Football players: Your afternoon bus is the same AND it will now pick up in front of the school near Entry #2, the main entrance. Please be aware that this change is starting today. -Cafeteria procedures | 6th grade, if you have any questions regarding the procedure, please let us know.

a. You are allowed smartphone in the cafeteria, but no photos or videos are to be taken and this is a privilege

-Girls’ middle school golf practice will be Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday this week from 4:30 to 6:00 at Otis Park. Students must have a physical on file at the school and bring your clubs. -Did you have a missing book at the end of the last school year from either here or another school in Lawrence County? If so, you'll be limited to checking out one book at a time until you've paid to replace it. If you've found any books that you thought were lost, please bring them to Mrs. Gaither. There's a good chance she can get a refund for you if you've already paid the replacement fee. -Is your name on your chromebook case? If not, please stop by the library today to put your name on your case. Your name should also be on your charging cable if you bring it to school.

Character Quote of the Day: “Anyone, anywhere, can make a positive difference.” Mark Sanborn


Tuesday August 6th, 2019 Schedule | Day 1

2. Welcome to Shawswick! Again, so glad you’re here! 3. Cafeteria procedures | 6th grade, please ask questions if you have

any questions, please let us know. a. You are allowed smartphone in the cafeteria, but no photos or

videos are to be taken and this is a privilege Character Quote of the Day: “Efficiency is doing the thing right. Effectiveness is doing the right thing.”-- Peter F. Drucker

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