Announcements for October 2014 will be posted here
October 28, 2014
Make sure you are checking your calendar for the Red Ribbon week events. Wednesday, wear your Blue Bully Shirt or a blue shirt to support No Bullying! Thursday, wear your favorite hat or a crazy hat! Friday, dress like a character from a book, or the best costume you can come up with. We will NOT allow costumes to have blood, gore, etc. or be of any type of violent nature or inappropriate. Students will be asked to change or call home to parents to bring a change of clothes if this should occur.
We will be hosting our Annual Veteran's Day breakfast on Friday, November 7th. Don't forget to wear your red, white and blue for our breakfast. The faculty will be providing breakfast for veterans and anyone currently serving in the military from 7:45-8:20 in the school cafeteria. The ROTC will host a flag ceremony that will begin promptly at 8:20.
The Cardinal Calendar order forms went home last week, please remember to start selling these to family and friends. These make great gifts for family and friends, for both birthdays and Christmas. We will be selling the calendars for $15 each from October 15-October 31. The calendars and money are due on October 31st. Grab your calendar today!!
We have some leftover 2013-2014 yearbooks we are looking to sell. They are just $10 a piece and are located in the office. If you would like to purchase one, please send your money in to the school office.
The word is out!!!! Carruthers will be having their 5th Annual Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 6th. The vendor fair will be from 10am-3pm. If you or someone you know is interested in having a booth at the fair, please contact the school office. The cost for reserving a booth space is $25. PTO will provide you with 1 table and chairs, you are welcome to bring 2 additional tables if you choose to. If you have any additional questions you may contact the PTO at
carruthersptovendorfair@gmail.com
October 31--Noon Dismissal
November 7--MidTerms go Home
November 10 & 11--NO SCHOOL
November 20--Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 26, 27 & 28--NO SCHOOL/THANKSGIVING BREAK October 23, 2014
Grade Cards go home tomorrow, Friday, October 24th!!!
We will be having breakfast for our Veterans on Friday, November 7th. Please mark your calendars and invite your Veterans to breakfast and the Color Guard presentation.
The Cardinal Calendar order forms went home last week, please remember to start selling these to family and friends. These make great gifts for family and friends, for both birthdays and Christmas. We will be selling the calendars for $15 each from October 15-October 31. The calendars and money are due on October 31st. Grab your calendar today!!
Attention Carruthers Families and Staff: We will be having a Friends Help Friends Trivia Night Benefit for Nancy Green. The benefit will be at the VFW Post 7190 on Saturday, October 25th starting at 7pm. The doors will open at 5:30pm and judging begins at 6:45pm. The theme is 50's and Elvis. Keep in mind that only the tables that follow the theme will be judged. The cost for a table of 8 is $120. Snacks are welcome and drinks will be available to purchase. Sign up is at the VFW. For those of you who don't know, Nancy Green is a 26 year teacher, recently retired and recently diagnosed with a rare stage 4 cancer which is treatable but not curable. There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 drawing. You may also purchase a tshirt to help support Nancy Green. You can find the order forms at Carruthers School, and the shirts are just $10. The proceeds from this event will help to offset the costs of travel, lodging and care during Nancy's treatments.
We have some leftover 2013-2014 yearbooks we are looking to sell. They are just $10 a piece and are located in the office. If you would like to purchase one, please send your money in to the school office.
The word is out!!!! Carruthers will be having their 5th Annual Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 6th. The vendor fair will be from 10am-3pm. If you or someone you know is interested in having a booth at the fair, please contact the school office. The cost for reserving a booth space is $25. PTO will provide you with 1 table and chairs, you are welcome to bring 2 additional tables if you choose to. If you have any additional questions you may contact the PTO at
carruthersptovendorfair@gmail.com
Carruthers is now participating in a recycling program that will recycle empty tape cores as well as empty glue bottles and glue sticks. There are boxes throughout the building that you can drop these items off in.
The faculty flag football game has been rescheduled for Friday, October 24th.
Dates to Remember:
October 24--Grade Cards go Home
Spook the Door Contest
Faculty Flag Football Game
October 31--Noon Dismissal
November 7--MidTerms go Home
November 10 & 11--NO SCHOOL
November 20--Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 26, 27 & 28--NO SCHOOL/THANKSGIVING BREAK
October 22, 2014
The Cardinal Calendar order forms went home last week, please remember to start selling these to family and friends. These make great gifts for family and friends, for both birthdays and Christmas. We will be selling the calendars for $15 each from October 15-October 31. The calendars and money are due on October 31st. Grab your calendar today!!
Attention Carruthers Families and Staff: We will be having a Friends Help Friends Trivia Night Benefit for Nancy Green. The benefit will be at the VFW Post 7190 on Saturday, October 25th starting at 7pm. The doors will open at 5:30pm and judging begins at 6:45pm. The theme is 50's and Elvis. Keep in mind that only the tables that follow the theme will be judged. The cost for a table of 8 is $120. Snacks are welcome and drinks will be available to purchase. Sign up is at the VFW. For those of you who don't know, Nancy Green is a 26 year teacher, recently retired and recently diagnosed with a rare stage 4 cancer which is treatable but not curable. There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 drawing. You may also purchase a tshirt to help support Nancy Green. You can find the order forms at Carruthers School, and the shirts are just $10. The proceeds from this event will help to offset the costs of travel, lodging and care during Nancy's treatments.
We have some leftover 2013-2014 yearbooks we are looking to sell. They are just $10 a piece and are located in the office. If you would like to purchase one, please send your money in to the school office.
The word is out!!!! Carruthers will be having their 5th Annual Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 6th. The vendor fair will be from 10am-3pm. If you or someone you know is interested in having a booth at the fair, please contact the school office. The cost for reserving a booth space is $25. PTO will provide you with 1 table and chairs, you are welcome to bring 2 additional tables if you choose to. If you have any additional questions you may contact the PTO at
carruthersptovendorfair@gmail.com
Carruthers is now participating in a recycling program that will recycle empty tape cores as well as empty glue bottles and glue sticks. There are boxes throughout the building that you can drop these items off in.
The faculty flag football game has been rescheduled for Friday, October 24th.
Dates to Remember:
October 24--Grade Cards go Home
Spook the Door Contest
Faculty Flag Football Game
October 31--Noon Dismissal
November 7--MidTerms go Home
November 10 & 11--NO SCHOOL
November 20--Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 26, 27 & 28--NO SCHOOL/THANKSGIVING BREAK
October 20, 2014
The Cardinal Calendar order forms went home last week, please remember to start selling these to family and friends. These make great gifts for family and friends, for both birthdays and Christmas. We will be selling the calendars for $15 each from October 15-October 31. The calendars and money are due on October 31st. Grab your calendar today!!
Attention PETER PAN FANS!!!
Kre8ive Fine Arts Academy presents PETER PAN. Kre8ive Fine Arts Academy will be holding auditions for youth grades K-12. We will be holding auditions for main roles, ensemble and feature dancers. Please visit
www.getkre8ive.com for more information. Auditions dates are October 20th, 21st and 24th at the Marion Culture Civic Center. Anyone who is interested is invited to attend auditions.
Attention Carruthers Families and Staff: We will be having a Friends Help Friends Trivia Night Benefit for Nancy Green. The benefit will be at the VFW Post 7190 on Saturday, October 25th starting at 7pm. The doors will open at 5:30pm and judging begins at 6:45pm. The theme is 50's and Elvis. Keep in mind that only the tables that follow the theme will be judged. The cost for a table of 8 is $120. Snacks are welcome and drinks will be available to purchase. Sign up is at the VFW. For those of you who don't know, Nancy Green is a 26 year teacher, recently retired and recently diagnosed with a rare stage 4 cancer which is treatable but not curable. There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 drawing. You may also purchase a tshirt to help support Nancy Green. You can find the order forms at Carruthers School, and the shirts are just $10. The proceeds from this event will help to offset the costs of travel, lodging and care during Nancy's treatments.
We have some leftover 2013-2014 yearbooks we are looking to sell. They are just $10 a piece and are located in the office. If you would like to purchase one, please send your money in to the school office.
The word is out!!!! Carruthers will be having their 5th Annual Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 6th. The vendor fair will be from 10am-3pm. If you or someone you know is interested in having a booth at the fair, please contact the school office. The cost for reserving a booth space is $25. PTO will provide you with 1 table and chairs, you are welcome to bring 2 additional tables if you choose to. If you have any additional questions you may contact the PTO at
carruthersptovendorfair@gmail.com
Carruthers is now participating in a recycling program that will recycle empty tape cores as well as empty glue bottles and glue sticks. There are boxes throughout the building that you can drop these items off in.
The faculty flag football game has been rescheduled for Friday, October 24th.
Dates to Remember:
October 21--Money is due for fundraiser
October 24--Grade Cards go Home
Spook the Door Contest
Faculty Flag Football Game
October 31--Noon Dismissal
November 7--MidTerms go Home
November 10 & 11--NO SCHOOL
November 20--Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 26, 27 & 28--NO SCHOOL/THANKSGIVING BREAK
October 15, 2014
Be on the lookout for the Cardinal calendar fundraiser to be coming home. These make great gifts for family and friends, for both birthdays and Christmas. We will be selling the calendars for $15 each from October 15-October 31. The calendars and money are due on October 31st. Grab your calendar today!!
Attention PETER PAN FANS!!!
Kre8ive Fine Arts Academy presents PETER PAN. Kre8ive Fine Arts Academy will be holding auditions for youth grades K-12. We will be holding auditions for main roles, ensemble and feature dancers. Please visit
www.getkre8ive.com for more information. Auditions dates are October 20th, 21st and 24th at the Marion Culture Civic Center. Anyone who is interested is invited to attend auditions.
Attention Carruthers Families and Staff: We will be having a Friends Help Friends Trivia Night Benefit for Nancy Green. The benefit will be at the VFW Post 7190 on Saturday, October 25th starting at 7pm. The doors will open at 5:30pm and judging begins at 6:45pm. The theme is 50's and Elvis. Keep in mind that only the tables that follow the theme will be judged. The cost for a table of 8 is $120. Snacks are welcome and drinks will be available to purchase. Sign up is at the VFW. For those of you who don't know, Nancy Green is a 26 year teacher, recently retired and recently diagnosed with a rare stage 4 cancer which is treatable but not curable. There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 drawing. You may also purchase a tshirt to help support Nancy Green. You can find the order forms at Carruthers School, and the shirts are just $10. The proceeds from this event will help to offset the costs of travel, lodging and care during Nancy's treatments.
We have some leftover 2013-2014 yearbooks we are looking to sell. They are just $10 a piece and are located in the office. If you would like to purchase one, please send your money in to the school office.
The word is out!!!! Carruthers will be having their 5th Annual Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 6th. The vendor fair will be from 10am-3pm. If you or someone you know is interested in having a booth at the fair, please contact the school office. The cost for reserving a booth space is $25. PTO will provide you with 1 table and chairs, you are welcome to bring 2 additional tables if you choose to. If you have any additional questions you may contact the PTO at
carruthersptovendorfair@gmail.com Dates to Remember:
October 17--End of 1st Quarter
Faculty Flag Football Game
October 21--Money is due for fundraiser
October 24--Grade Cards go Home
Spook the Door Contest
October 31--Noon Dismissal
November 7--MidTerms go Home
November 10 & 11--NO SCHOOL
November 20--Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 26, 27 & 28--NO SCHOOL/THANKSGIVING BREAK
October 7, 2014
On Wednesday, October 8th the Paragon Fundraiser Delivery will be a Carruthers. Please make arrangements to pick up your items in a timely manner on that day. Also, the money that will be collected for the fundraiser should be turned in by Tuesday, October 21st. Please mark your calendars for these two important events.
Attention PETER PAN FANS!!!
Kre8ive Fine Arts Academy presents PETER PAN. Kre8ive Fine Arts Academy will be holding auditions for youth grades K-12. We will be holding auditions for main roles, ensemble and feature dancers. Please visit
www.getkre8ive.com for more information. Auditions dates are October 20th, 21st and 24th at the Marion Culture Civic Center. Anyone who is interested is invited to attend auditions.
Attention Carruthers Families and Staff: We will be having a Friends Help Friends Trivia Night Benefit for Nancy Green. The benefit will be at the VFW Post 7190 on Saturday, October 25th starting at 7pm. The doors will open at 5:30pm and judging begins at 6:45pm. The theme is 50's and Elvis. Keep in mind that only the tables that follow the theme will be judged. The cost for a table of 8 is $120. Snacks are welcome and drinks will be available to purchase. Sign up is at the VFW. For those of you who don't know, Nancy Green is a 26 year teacher, recently retired and recently diagnosed with a rare stage 4 cancer which is treatable but not curable. There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 drawing. You may also purchase a tshirt to help support Nancy Green. You can find the order forms at Carruthers School, and the shirts are just $10. The proceeds from this event will help to offset the costs of travel, lodging and care during Nancy's treatments.
We have some leftover 2013-2014 yearbooks we are looking to sell. They are just $10 a piece and are located in the office. If you would like to purchase one, please send your money in to the school office.
The 2014-2015 Yearbook order forms went home last week. The deadline to order a yearbook for this school year was Friday, September 26th. The cost for this years yearbook is just $12. If you have not gotten your order form in, please do so as soon as possible.
The word is out!!!! Carruthers will be having their 5th Annual Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 6th. The vendor fair will be from 10am-3pm. If you or someone you know is interested in having a booth at the fair, please contact the school office. The cost for reserving a booth space is $25. PTO will provide you with 1 table and chairs, you are welcome to bring 2 additional tables if you choose to. If you have any additional questions you may contact the PTO at
carruthersptovendorfair@gmail.com Dates to Remember:
October 7--PTO Meeting at 5:15pm
October 8--Paragon Fundraiser will be delivered
October 10--NO SCHOOL/Teacher Institute
October 13--NO SCHOOL/ Columbus Day
October 15--Make Up Picture Day
October 17--End of 1st Quarter
October 21--Money is due for fundraiser
October 24--Report Cards go Home
October 31--Noon Dismissal/ Happy Halloween
November 7--Mid Terms go Home
November 10--NO SCHOOL
November 11--NO SCHOOL/President's Day
November 20--Parent/Teacher Conference
November 26, 27 & 28--NO SCHOOL/Thanksgiving Break
October 7, 2014
October 1, 2014
MURPHY PRIDE FANS!!! On Saturday, October 4th, SIU will be playing South Dakota at SIU. Murphysboro Football players, fans and families have the opportunity to tailgate at this game and enjoy some fun, food and good times. The tickets are available to purchase at First Bank & Trust Bank, and Old National Bank. The prices are $16 for adults and $10 for students. Please get your tickets today!!! The tailgate will begin at 3pm and continue until 6pm, and will be located right off of Douglas Drive, across from the engineering building! Just look for the Crimson and Corn!!! The SIU game will begin immediately following. The MHS Football Players will be in uniform to show support for the community as well. Please come out and support our community, and local football teams!
On Wednesday, October 8th the Paragon Fundraiser Delivery will be a Carruthers. Please make arrangements to pick up your items in a timely manner on that day. Also, the money that will be collected for the fundraiser should be turned in by Tuesday, October 21st. Please mark your calendars for these two important events.
Attention PETER PAN FANS!!!
Kre8ive Fine Arts Academy presents PETER PAN. Kre8ive Fine Arts Academy will be holding auditions for youth grades K-12. We will be holding auditions for main roles, ensemble and feature dancers. Please visit
www.getkre8ive.com for more information. Auditions dates are October 20th, 21st and 24th at the Marion Culture Civic Center. Anyone who is interested is invited to attend auditions.
Attention Carruthers Families and Staff: We will be having a Friends Help Friends Trivia Night Benefit for Nancy Green. The benefit will be at the VFW Post 7190 on Saturday, October 25th starting at 7pm. The doors will open at 5:30pm and judging begins at 6:45pm. The theme is 50's and Elvis. Keep in mind that only the tables that follow the theme will be judged. The cost for a table of 8 is $120. Snacks are welcome and drinks will be available to purchase. Sign up is at the VFW. For those of you who don't know, Nancy Green is a 26 year teacher, recently retired and recently diagnosed with a rare stage 4 cancer which is treatable but not curable. There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 drawing. You may also purchase a tshirt to help support Nancy Green. You can find the order forms at Carruthers School, and the shirts are just $10. The proceeds from this event will help to offset the costs of travel, lodging and care during Nancy's treatments.
We have some leftover 2013-2014 yearbooks we are looking to sell. They are just $10 a piece and are located in the office. If you would like to purchase one, please send your money in to the school office.
The 2014-2015 Yearbook order forms went home last week. The deadline to order a yearbook for this school year was Friday, September 26th. The cost for this years yearbook is just $12. If you have not gotten your order form in, please do so as soon as possible.
The word is out!!!! Carruthers will be having their 5th Annual Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 6th. The vendor fair will be from 10am-3pm. If you or someone you know is interested in having a booth at the fair, please contact the school office. The cost for reserving a booth space is $25. PTO will provide you with 1 table and chairs, you are welcome to bring 2 additional tables if you choose to. If you have any additional questions you may contact the PTO at
carruthersptovendorfair@gmail.com Dates to Remember:
October 7--PTO Meeting at 5:15pm
October 8--Paragon Fundraiser will be delivered
October 10--NO SCHOOL/Teacher Institute
October 13--NO SCHOOL/ Columbus Day
October 15--Make Up Picture Day
October 17--End of 1st Quarter
October 21--Money is due for fundraiser
October 24--Report Cards go Home
October 31--Noon Dismissal/ Happy Halloween
November 7--Mid Terms go Home
November 10--NO SCHOOL
November 11--NO SCHOOL/President's Day
November 20--Parent/Teacher Conference
November 26, 27 & 28--NO SCHOOL/Thanksgiving Break