December 12, 2015
Upcoming Events at Medea this Week
Ugly Sweater Ugly Sweater Contest 
There is an ugly sweater contest being held on Tuesday, December 15.  Judging will occur during the lunches.

Intramural Soccer vs Lindero
Come and support the Panthers as they take on Lindero Canyon Middle School for the Boys' and Girls' Intramural Soccer on Wednesday, December 16th - 3 pm at Medea. 
Notes from the Office 
Lost and Found Attention all Parents and Students: There is a drawer in the school's main office which is filled with an abundance of unclaimed eye glasses, sun glasses, watches, assorted jewelry, keys and some other smaller items.  We would like to return everything to its rightful owner before Winter Break, beginning 12/18.  If your child has lost any of the above items at school since late last year, please have them come to the Student Window when class is not in session, and describe the lost item, in order to have the item returned to them. Anything that is not claimed, will be donated. Thank you

Lost and Found: Please also remind your students to check the Lost and Found for Jackets,Lunch Bags and Water Bottles. Anything NOT claimed by December 18 will be donated to charitable organizations. 
December School Board Meeting Notes
At the organizational meeting of the Oak Park USD Board of Education held on December 8th, the Board heard reports from School Board Members, the Student Board Representative, the Superintendent, the Facilities Planning Committee and the Technology Department. The Board also heard a report from Oak Park High School Site Council. The Board presented a Certificate of Recognition to Ruitao Zhang for his participation in the All National Honor Concert Band, presented Partner in Education Awards to Mike Paule and Lori Getz and honored Pat Ramirez on her retirement from OPUSD. Click here for more...
PFA Meeting - January 7, 2016
Come meet the new Dean of Students at the January 7th PFA meeting. Samantha Senkiw joined the Medea Creek staff in August. In addition to our regular agenda, Dean Senkiw will join the meeting to introduce herself, share what her typical day entails and answer parent questions. All are welcome. Meetings take place in the faculty lounge from 8:30 am - 10:00 am.
Toys for Tots   

Please bring an unwrapped new toy to MCMS from December 1st through the 15th. Help us bring some joy to a child's holiday season.  
The United States Marines are asking Medea Creek Middle School to partner with them in their Annual(68th) "TOYS  FOR  TOTS". The Marines and their partners have donated  millions of toys to millions of needy and underprivileged children throughout the United States since 1947!
Save the Dates
  • 12/15             -   Ugly Sweater Contest at Lunch
  • 12/16             -   Intramural Soccer vs Lindero at MCMS 3-5 pm
  • 12/18             -   End of Quarter 2
  • 12/21-1/4       -   No School - Winter Break
  • 1/5                 -   School Resumes - Quarter 3 Begins
  • 1/7                 -   PFA Meeting in the Staff Lounge at 8:30 am
  • 1/15               -   Shelter in Place Drill
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